Protect yourself against COVID-19 with a free NHS vaccination at PillBox Chemists. Available to eligible patients, including people aged 75+ and people with a weakened immune system.
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Our healthcare professional will:
Confirm your eligibility for the NHS COVID-19 vaccination
Review your relevant medical and vaccination history
Check when you received your last COVID-19 vaccine
Ask about allergies and previous reactions to vaccines
Check that vaccination is suitable for you
Explain the vaccination and possible side effects
Obtain your consent
Administer the vaccine where appropriate
Provide aftercare advice and answer any questions
The NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service provides free COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible patients as part of the NHS seasonal vaccination programme.
COVID-19 can cause respiratory illness and, for some people, can lead to serious illness or complications. The seasonal NHS vaccination programme focuses on people who are at greater risk of becoming seriously unwell from COVID-19.
For the autumn 2026 campaign, eligible patients can receive their NHS COVID-19 vaccination from 1 October 2026.
For the autumn 2026 campaign, there are three eligible groups:
You are eligible if you:
Are aged 75 or over, or
Will turn 75 during the vaccination campaign
You do not need to have an underlying health condition to qualify through age.
People aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system may be eligible for a free NHS COVID-19 vaccination.
This can include people with certain conditions or treatments affecting the immune system, such as:
Certain blood cancers
Organ or stem cell transplants
Chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Certain biologic or targeted therapies
Certain steroid treatments
Other medicines that suppress the immune system
HIV or other immune deficiencies
Specific clinical criteria apply. If you're unsure whether your condition or treatment makes you eligible, please speak to our pharmacy team.
People living in a care home for older adults are also eligible for a free NHS COVID-19 vaccination.
Vaccination for this group is generally provided in the care home by the local care home vaccination team rather than through a pharmacy walk-in service.
The autumn 2026 NHS COVID-19 vaccination campaign starts from 1 October 2026.
There should normally be a minimum of 3 months between COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Our healthcare professional will review your previous COVID-19 vaccination history and confirm whether you're due for a vaccination before it is administered. NHS COVID ELIGIBILTY QUICK GUIDE
Yes. If you're eligible for both the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, they can be offered at the same visit where appropriate.
This can be a convenient way to receive both seasonal vaccinations without needing to make separate visits.
Our healthcare professional will confirm your eligibility and suitability for each vaccination.
Free NHS COVID-19 vaccination for eligible patients
Convenient community pharmacy access
Professional eligibility and suitability assessment
Experienced healthcare professionals
Flu vaccination can also be offered at the same visit if you're eligible
Advice before and after vaccination
Professional and confidential service
The NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service is free of charge for eligible patients during the NHS seasonal vaccination campaign.
For autumn 2026, NHS eligibility is limited to the eligible groups outlined above. Our healthcare professional will confirm your eligibility and assess whether vaccination is suitable before administering the vaccine.
There should normally be at least 3 months between COVID-19 vaccine doses.
If you're not eligible for a free NHS COVID-19 vaccination, you may be able to book our Private COVID-19 Vaccination Service instead.