COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available
This year the eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine has changed.
If you're eligible for the winter COVID-19 vaccine, you can:
- book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online or in the NHS App (if you're aged 5 years or over)
- find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site to get vaccinated without an appointment (if you're aged 5 years or over)
The last date you will be able to get your COVID-19 vaccine is 31 January 2026. Online booking will close on 30 January 2026.
COVID-19 information and advice.
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It's usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19.
Who should have the COVID-19 vaccine
This year the eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine has changed. The following groups are eligible for the vaccine, please check that you are eligible before booking for a vaccine:
- are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31 January 2026)
- 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
For the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) and vaccinations, visit the NHS website.
Health conditions and treatments that mean you're eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
You may be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine if you have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment. This can include if you:
- have or had blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
- have had an organ transplant, bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant
- have HIV
- have a genetic disorder that affects your immune system, such as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
- are having or recently had chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy
- are taking steroid medicine (depending on the dose)
- are having long term immunosuppressive treatment for a condition such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), scleroderma or psoriasis
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.
Immunosuppressed patients
If you develop a new health condition or start treatment that severely weakens your immune system, you may need additional protection.
Your specialist will assess whether you need an additional vaccine.
They will make a referral and advise on the best timing for vaccination around your planned treatment. Speak to your specialist for more information.
Vaccinations clinics
To find a pharmacy or vaccination clinic in your area visit our vaccination clinic webpage, where we will be updating the page with the latest clinics that are available throughout the winter.