Who is eligible for Flu Vaccination?
Details are available via this link: NHS Inform about The flu vaccine
Who is eligible for the COVID Booster?
Details are available via this link: The COVID-19 Vaccine – The vaccines used to protect against coronavirus
Where will I get my vaccine?
The adult vaccination programme will be delivered in 19 Community Clinics, venue details are available via this link: Drop in for your COVID Vaccination
Residents of care homes, patients in hospital for a prolonged period or those receiving domiciliary health care in their home will receive their vaccine in their current place of residence
Your GP will NOT be providing either the Flu or COVID Booster Vaccines.
When does the programme start?
Clinics will start from the 27th September and continue through to early December
The aim is to complete the flu programme as much as possible by the week ending Sunday 12 December . Clinics will continue on a smaller scale into the new year ( boosters may be longer )
How do I get my appointment?
You will receive an appointment by post
Appointment letters will start to be issued from the 25th September beginning with the elderly and most vulnerable and continuing through November
You can check the status of your appointment via NHS Inform COVID -19 Vaccine
Will I require 2 appointments?
Most people will receive the flu and COVID Booster vaccination in the same appointment
If clinical reasons determine this is not appropriate, you will be offered a further appointment
Can I change my appointment?
Yes, you can do this by contacting the national COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline(0800 030 8013) or by going on-line at Rearrange or opt-out of your coronavirus vaccination appointments
Patients who are housebound
Patients identified with mobility issues that would normally prevent them attending clinic will be contacted by their HSCP with a date and time of appointment. •It is likely that they will also receive a letter offering an appointment at the Community Vaccination Centre. This is because not all information about their status is not shared with the National systems which generate the letters due to information governance regulations. •Appointments can be cancelled by contacting the national COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline(0800 030 8013) or by going on-line at Rearrange or opt-out of your coronavirus vaccination appointments
Patients who require help to access a Community Vaccination Centre
Advice on transport support can be accessed by contacting the national COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline 0800 030 8013
The national helpline will direct to Traveline/MyBus as appropriate. Where Traveline/MyBus is not a viable option, the query will be directed to the NHSGGC Contact Centre which will work with the HSCP to respond appropriately.
