With a 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.
Vaccination clinics
Asda Hyson Green, Radford Road, Hyson Green, NG7 5FP
23/11/24 (10am – 4pm)
21/12/24 (10am – 4pm)
Bulwell Market, Market place, Bulwell, NG6 8HD
2/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
16/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
30/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
Clifton Market, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, NG11 9LQ
9/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
7/12/2024 (10am – 4pm)
14/12/2024 (10am – 4pm)
Co-op, Mansfield Road, Skegby, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 3DU
5/12/2024 (10am – 4pm)
Co-op, Southwell Road, Mansfield, NG18 4EH
26/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG19 0BS
11/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
21/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
25/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
6/12/2024 (10am – 4pm)
10/12/2024 (10am – 4pm)
19/12/2024 (10am – 4pm)
Lammas Leisure centre, Lammas Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2AD
12/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
New St car park, New St & Arlington Way, Retford, DN22 6EA
22/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
Newark Hospital, Boundary Road, Newark, NG24 4DE
8/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
9/12/2024 (10am – 4pm)
Stenhouse Medical Centre, 66 Furlong Street, Arnold, NG5 7BP (Covid only)
22/10/2024 (10am – 4pm)
23/10/2024 (10am – 4pm)
29/10/2024 (10am – 4pm)
Tesco car park, Chesterfield road, Mansfield, NG19 7TS
1/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
Tesco, Chesterfield road, Mansfield, NG19 7TS
20/12/2024 (10am – 4pm)
The Well car park, Hospital road, Retford, DN22 7BD
7/11/2024 (10am – 4pm)
