Flu and COVID vaccinations
Holt Medical Practice will be offering free flu and COVID vaccinations to eligible patients during autumn 2026.
Flu and COVID eligibility is different
Being eligible for a flu vaccination does not automatically mean that you are eligible for a COVID vaccination.
Please check the eligibility information below before contacting the practice.
Eligibility for autumn 2026
The eligibility criteria for flu and COVID vaccinations are different this year.
Who is eligible?
- Adults aged 65 years and over.
- Adults aged 18 to 64 who are clinically at risk.
- Residents of long-stay residential care homes.
- Eligible carers and household contacts of people who are immunosuppressed.
- Children aged 2 to 3 years.
- Clinically at-risk children aged 4 to 17 years.
Who is eligible?
- Adults aged 75 years and over.
- Adults aged 18 to 74 who meet the immunosuppression criteria.
- Eligible care-home residents.
- Eligible housebound patients.
View detailed eligibility guidance
Flu guidance
Full flu eligibility information is available from the NHS website and the Government Green Book.
COVID guidance
Full COVID vaccination eligibility information is available in the Government Green Book.
Vaccination clinics
Appointments will be offered to eligible patients through an invitation from the practice.
Joint clinics are for eligible patients receiving both the COVID and flu vaccinations. One vaccination will usually be given in each arm. Patients may decline either vaccination at the appointment.
Care-home and housebound patients
The practice will contact eligible care-home and housebound patients directly to arrange their flu and COVID vaccinations.
A person is generally considered housebound when they are unable to leave their home or surrounding area because of a physical or mental health condition.
Lack of transport does not automatically mean that somebody is housebound, although the practice will consider individual circumstances.
Children’s flu vaccinations
Children aged 2 to 3 years and clinically at-risk children aged 4 to 17 years will be invited to dedicated flu vaccination clinics at the practice.
Invitations will be sent to a parent or guardian using a self-booking link or letter.
How appointments will be booked
Please use the booking method provided with your invitation.
Text-message invitation
Eligible patients with a registered mobile number may receive a text message containing a secure self-booking link.
Letter invitation
Patients who cannot be contacted by mobile telephone may receive their invitation and booking information by letter.
Vaccination booking line
The booking line opens on Tuesday 8 September 2026 and is available from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Telephone 01263 712461 and select Option 8.
Think you are eligible but have not been invited?
Invitations are being sent in stages. Please check the eligibility guidance before contacting the practice.
If you remain concerned that you have been missed, contact the practice through our usual online services.
Preparing to attend
A little preparation helps the clinic run safely and smoothly.
Check your appointment
Check the date and time in your booking confirmation before travelling to the practice.
Arrive at your booked time
Appointments are staggered to maintain a steady flow through the clinic.
Wear suitable clothing
Please wear clothing that allows your upper arm or both upper arms to be reached easily.
Follow parking guidance
Marshals will help direct vehicles. Disabled parking will be available close to the entrance.
Shingles, pneumococcal and RSV vaccinations
Eligible patients will be invited separately for shingles, pneumococcal and RSV vaccinations.
These vaccinations are not being provided as part of the flu and COVID clinic appointments described on this page.
Contacting Holt Medical Practice
Please check the information on this page before contacting the practice. If your question is not answered, use our online services or telephone the practice.