Spring COVID-19 vaccinations have now ended and are currently not available.

The Autumn COVID-19 vaccination offer is free for those eligible and will run from Wednesday 1st October 2025 to Saturday 31st January 2026.

COVID-19 Vaccination​​​​

COVID-19 is serious at any time of the year, especially for those who are most vulnerable.
For this group it is recommended that you have two vaccinations a year - one every six months for the best protection. 

The COVID-19 vaccines are offered regularly because viruses change, and protection fades over time. It's important to top up your protection if you're eligible.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can:

  • help reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms
  • help you recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19
  • help reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19
  • protect against different types of COVID-19 virus

Inter-seasonal Year round COVID-19 Vaccination Access

You may be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine if you have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.

Individuals who have severe immunosuppression may be at high risk of severe COVID-19 and less able to sustain any protection from previous vaccination or exposure.

This can include if you:

  • are aged 6 months and over and have a health condition or are receiving treatment that severely weakens their immune system
  • require revaccination following Chimeric Antigen Receptors Cell Therapy outside of a seasonal COVID-19 vaccination campaign
  • (CAR-T) or stem cell transplantation and recovery.
  • have or had blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
  • have had an organ transplant, bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant
  • are having or recently had chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy

This list is a summary and does not include everything. Speak to your local pharmacy, GP surgery or specialist if you're not sure if you're eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

If you do not know where COVID-19 Vaccination is available, please contact your GP, consultant or specialist nurse for more information.

How to get the COVID-19 vaccine for Autumn/Winter

This Autumn COVID-19 vaccination offer is free for those eligible and runs from Wednesday 1st October 2025 to Saturday 31st January 2026.

If you're eligible for the Autumn COVID-19 vaccine, you can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online or in the NHS App. 

Vaccination appointments will take place from 1st October 2025.

From 1st October 2025, you may also be able to get vaccinated at:

  • a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site such as a local community pharmacy or your GP surgery
  • your care home (if you live in a care home)

You do not need to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment

Who should have the COVID-19 vaccine

You can get a COVID-19 vaccine if you:

  • are aged 75 or over 
  • are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
  • live in a care home for older adults.

You can find out more information by visiting: COVID-19 vaccine - NHS

COVID-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions
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