With one calendar month left for people to get their winter COVID-19 vaccination, the NHS is urging people to visit one of the many local clinics available in supermarket car parks, pharmacies, and hospitals before 20 December.
Hundreds of appointments at clinics and walk-in sites are available and listed below.
More than 1.5 million eligible people in the Midlands, including over 729,000 in the East Midlands, have taken advantage of the protection provided by the vaccine this autumn. However, that leaves almost 67% of people yet to receive theirs since the campaign began on 3 October.
Both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines can provide important protection to those eligible and their families ahead of Christmas and over winter, helping to prevent serious illness and death and minimise hospitalisations during the busy winter months. COVID-19 and flu spread more easily in winter when we spend more time together indoors and can cause serious illness.
Those eligible for a winter COVID-19 vaccination are:
- Residents in a care home for older adults
- All adults aged 65 years and over
- Those aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group
- Frontline health and social care workers and staff in care homes for older adults
Roz Lindridge, the NHS England director responsible for overseeing the vaccination programme across the Midlands, said:
“With just one month left in the winter campaign, we’re urging those who haven’t yet come forward to do so. Our vaccination teams are working hard to provide convenient times and accessible locations to make it easier to attend.
“It is important to top up your protection, even if you have had a vaccine or been ill with flu or COVID-19 before, as immunity fades over time and these viruses change each year. If you are vaccinated and catch flu or COVID-19 this winter, you are likely to have milder symptoms and recover faster, cutting your risk of being hospitalised.
“Don’t put it off; book your appointment today and protect yourself and your loved ones ahead of the festive period.”
It is now easier than ever to find a clinic close to you. All eligible adults can book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations by visiting www.nhs.uk/seasonalvaccinations, using the NHS App, or by calling 119. There are also hundreds of walk-in clinics at local pharmacies and pop-up locations such as town centres and supermarket car parks.
If you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination this autumn, you can book an appointment at one of the vaccination sessions listed below by calling 01522 301940 – this telephone number is available Monday to Friday between 10am-4pm. Please note this is an internet-based phone line – there is no engaged tone, so please keep trying during opening hours or leave a message.
Walk-in vaccinations, where no appointment is necessary, will also be available at the outreach sessions listed below where indicated – these will be on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
*5-17 year-olds in a clinical risk group – this includes chronic respiratory disease, heart disease, vascular disease, kidney disease, neurological disease, diabetes, cancers and immunosuppression. The clinics for 5-17 year-olds listed below are being held at the Weighing Rooms, Carholme Road, Lincoln, and can be booked by calling 01522 301980 – this telephone number is available Monday to Friday between 10am-4pm.
In addition, parents/guardians of 5-17 year-olds can book an appointment for their child at one of the outreach sessions being held in the other locations below by calling 01522 301980, however, you are advised to call and book in advance to ensure vaccine availability.
You can find out more about eligibility here COVID-19 vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
| Date/time | Location | Vaccination session |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 19th November 3.30pm-4.30pm | Weighing Rooms Carholme Road Lincoln LN1 1SE |
5-17 year-olds in a clinical risk group* |
| Wednesday 20th November 3.15pm-5pm |
Bourne Galletly Practice 40 North Road Bourne PE10 9BT |
5-17 year-olds in a clinical risk group* |
| Thursday 21st November 10am – 4pm |
Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Boston PE22 9NX |
Eligible over 18s |
| Thursday 21st November 10.30am – 3.30pm |
Alford Cricket Club Trainfen Holt Alford LN13 0ET |
Eligible over 18s |
| Wednesday 27th November 10.30am – 3.30pm |
St Mary’s Church Hall Market Street Long Sutton PE12 9JJ |
Eligible over 18s |
| Thursday 28th November 10am – 4pm |
The Storehouse North Parade Skegness PE25 1BY |
Eligible over 18s |
| Thursday 28th November 3.30pm-4.30pm |
Weighing Rooms Carholme Road Lincoln LN1 1SE |
5-17 year-olds in a clinical risk group* |
| Friday 6th December 10.30am – 3.30pm |
Alford Cricket Club Trainfen Holt Alford LN13 0ET |
Eligible over 18s |
| Wednesday 11th December 10am – 4pm |
Stickney Village Hall and Youth Centre Hall Lane Stickney Boston PE22 8BG |
Eligible over 18s |
| Thursday 12th December 10.30am – 3.30pm |
St Mary’s Church Hall Market Street Long Sutton PE12 9JJ |
Eligible over 18s |
| Thursday 19th December 10am – 4pm |
Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Boston PE22 9NX |
Eligible over 18s |