Flu vaccination is important because, while flu is unpleasant for most people, it can be dangerous and even life-threatening for some people, particularly those with certain health conditions.  That’s why people at increased risk from flu are strongly encouraged to have their free NHS winter flu vaccination every year.

Who is eligible?

We offer Winter Flu Vaccinations for registered patients who are:

• Aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2025)
• Aged 18-64 years of age considered at risk (meet eligibility criteria outlined by the NHS*)
• Live with someone more likely to get a severe infection due to a health condition or weakened immune system
• Pregnant
• Receive a carer's allowance or are the primary carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk
• Frontline health workers and social care workers who cannot get the vaccine through an occupational health scheme at work.

 * To establish if you are in an at-risk group, please download NHS Flu Risk Group information by following this link>>

When to get the flu vaccine:

We have scheduled our Adult flu clinics as drive-throughs at our Lake Road Surgery throughout October.  Clinic dates are:

For those considered At Risk or other eligible patients aged 64 and younger:

Thursdays early evenings on 3rd and 10th October

and Saturday morning the 19th of October

For patients aged 65 and over:

Saturday mornings 5th and 12th October

and Thursday early evening of the 17th October 

Separate arrangements are made for those who are housebound or living in a care home, and these patients will be contacted separately.

Children’s nasal flu vaccination clinics have been scheduled as drive throughs between 2 pm and 4 pm on:

Friday 27th September

Monday 30th September and

Friday 4th October.

Scroll down for information on how to request a Winter flu Vaccination appointment.

Winter Flu Vaccinations for Eligible Groups

Patients who meet the NHS eligiblity criteria can book online using our 2024/25 Winter Flu Vaccination Request form.

Or contact us on 01202 822825 or 01725 517272 to book your appointment via the telephone. 

Contact us by phone on 01202 822825 or 01725 517272 to book an appointment. 

The image below shows the vaccines offered by eligible group. Follow this link to download and view a PDF copy of this information>>

For further information on the flu vaccination, who should have it and why, please visit the HM Government website here>