Vaccinations

Flu

Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It’s offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

The NHS website provides information about who can get it, how to book and where to get the vaccine.

Find out about flu vaccination for adults

Find out about flu vaccination for children

COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19.

The NHS website provides information about the vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects.

Find out about COVID-19 vaccination

Shingles

The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. From September 2023 it is recommended for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system. For further information please visit Shingles vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk). If you feel you may be eligible but have not yet received an invitation please fill in an online form.

Pneumococcal

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. We are in the process of inviting eligible patients aged 65 and over or otherwise eligible due to a health condition. For further information please visit Pneumococcal vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk) If you feel you may be eligible but have not yet received an invitation please fill in an online form.

RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus)

The vaccine helps reduce the risk of RSV causing serious problems such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis. We are in the process of inviting eligible patients aged 75 to 79 and pregnant women (from 28 weeks). We aim to invite those aged 75-79 in age order starting with those aged 79. For further information please visit Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Related information

NHS vaccinations and when to have them