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Vaccinations
Find out about vaccinations, your eligibility and when to have them
Flu
Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It’s offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
The NHS website provides information about who can get it, how to book and where to get the vaccine.
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19.
The NHS website provides information about the vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects.
Foreign travel
- Visit our travel information page to learn more.
One-off MenB vaccination programme for students
A new, time-limited MenB vaccination programme is being offered this summer to eligible Year 13 students and young adults under 25 who are starting university or moving into residential further education accommodation for the first time in autumn 2026.
The MenB vaccine helps protect against meningococcal group B disease (meningitis and septicaemia). Eligible students will require 2 doses, with appointments available from late July 2026.
Check if you are eligible and book your vaccination appointment on the NHS website:
- Book a MenB vaccination appointment
- Learn more about the one-off MenB vaccination programme and eligibility criteria
If you would like us to check whether your MMR and MenACWY vaccinations are up to date, please submit an admin request by contact us online.
Childhood vaccinations
Is your child up to date with their vaccinations?
Keeping your child up to date with their vaccinations is one of the most effective ways to protect them against serious and sometimes life‑threatening illnesses. Vaccines help build your child’s immunity early, keeping them and others safe as they grow.
Why childhood vaccinations matter
Children can catch and spread illnesses like measles, whooping cough, and meningitis very easily. These infections can lead to:
- Hospital stays
- Long‑term health problems
- Serious complications
- In rare cases, death
Vaccinations are free, safe, and thoroughly tested, and they offer the best protection against these diseases. Research from around the world continues to show that immunisation is one of the safest ways to protect your child’s health.
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
Your child’s schedule may vary depending on their date of birth. If you’re unsure, our team can help.
Missed a vaccine? Don’t worry, you can catch up
If your child has missed a vaccine, most can still be given later. Check your child’s Red Book, or contact us and we’ll help you bring them up to date. Staying on schedule gives the best protection, but catching up at any time is important.
If you’re unsure or think your child may have missed a dose:
- Check their Red Book
- Contact the practice to check their records
- Book any outstanding vaccinations with the nursing team
Our team is here to support you and ensure your child gets the protection they need.
Need more information
Respiratory Syncytial Virus or (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an enveloped RNA virus, in the same family as the human parainfluenza viruses and mumps and measles viruses. RSV is one of the common viruses that cause coughs and colds in winter. RSV is transmitted by large droplets and by secretions from contact with an infected person.
Infants under one year of age and the elderly are at the greatest risk of developing severe disease. While most RSV infections usually cause mild illness, infants aged less than 6 months frequently develop the most severe disease such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, which may result in hospitalisation.
From 1 September 2024, 2 new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programmes have been introduced:
Programme for older adults aged 75 to 79 years old
All adults turning 75 years old on or after 1 September 2024 will be eligible for the routine programme and should be offered a single dose of the RSV vaccine. A one-off catch-up campaign for those already aged 75 to 79 years old on 1 September 2024 will be undertaken at the earliest opportunity.
Programme for pregnant women to protect infants
All women who are at least 28 weeks pregnant (the eligible cohort) on 1 September 2024, will be offered a single dose of the RSV vaccine. After that, pregnant women will become eligible as they reach 28 weeks gestation and remain eligible up to birth.