NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service

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:

Aged 75 or over

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 with a weakened immune system

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.

Care home residents

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.