Flu & Covid Vaccinations 2026/27

Our autumn/winter vaccination programme starts on Saturday 19 September. Where possible, both the flu & Covid vaccines will be given at the same time.

Please note: Vaccines available for under 65’s and over 65s (there are two different vaccines this year) and children aged 2 to 17 (up to their 18th birthday). We will update this page once we know delivery dates.

Walk-in clinics (no appointment needed)

Under 65’s and Over 65s (there are two different vaccines this year) or children aged 2 to 17.Monday to Thursday, weekly, 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm.

​Who can get the vaccines for free?

·       Everyone aged 60 and older

·       Children and young people aged 2 to 17 (nasal flu vaccine)

·       People with long-term health conditions (for example, heart, lung, kidney or liver disease, diabetes or cancer)

·       People with a weakened immune system

·       Pregnant women

·       Healthcare workers

·       Carers and people who live with or care for someone at higher risk

·       Under 65’s with an underlying medical condition

Covid vaccine onlyAdults aged 18 to 59 who are not in a risk group can choose to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once a year, following discussion with a healthcare provider.

The vaccine should generally be given at least 6 months after your last COVID-19 vaccine or infection. In exceptional circumstances, this may be shortened to 3 months.

COVID VACCINES GUIDELINES

TWO VACCINES PER YEAR IS RECOMMENDED FOR

• THOSE 80 YEARS OR OLDER CAN HAVE 2 VACCINES IN ONE YEAR (4 TO 6 MONTHS APART)

• THOSE LIVING IN LONGTERM CARE FACILITIES AGE 18-79 CAN HAVE 2 VACCINES IN ONE YEAR

• IMMUNOCOMPROSED PATIENTS CAN HAVE 2 VACCINES IN ONE YEAR AFTER DISCUSSION WITH A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

ONE VACCINE PER YEAR IS RECOMMENDED FOR

• THOSE AGED 60-79.

• THOSE AGED 2 TO 59 FOLLOWING A DISCUSSION WITH A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.