We are pleased to advise patients that our seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes will begin from 1 October 2026, with a dedicated joint vaccination clinic scheduled at Trevelyan House on Saturday 3rd October.
Flu vaccination eligibility
From 1 October 2026, the NHS flu vaccine is available to patients who are eligible under the national programme, including:
– Adults aged 65 years and over
– Adults aged 18 to under 65 years in a clinical risk group
– Residents of long-stay residential care homes
– Carers
– Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
– Eligible social care workers
Children and pregnant women
Children eligible for the intranasal flu vaccine and pregnant women became eligible from 1 September 2026 and invitations have already been issued.
COVID vaccination eligibility
The autumn COVID vaccination programme is available to:
– Adults aged 75 years and over
– Residents in care homes for older adults
– Individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed
If you believe you are eligible for either vaccination and have not yet received an invitation, please contact the Practice so that we can arrange your appointment.
For housebound patients, the vaccination service is being delivered by Pearl Chemist (020 8672 2157).
We strongly encourage all eligible patients to take up the offer of vaccination to help protect themselves, their families and the wider community during the winter months.