Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases.
We provide a wide variety of vaccines; several of which are detailed below.
Travel Vaccinations
If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, the surgery can help with travel advice and information about vaccines for travel.
You must request travel advice at least 8 weeks before your departure date.
This is because some vaccines:
– need to be given in advance to let your body develop immunity
– involve a number of doses over weeks or months
The NHS is only able to provide specific vaccinations to its NHS patients for travel. These include:
– Cholera
– Hepatitis A
– Typhoid
– Polio
Contact the surgery online
You can use an online form to find out what vaccinations you need.
We’ll review your answers and contact you to arrange an appointment if you need to be vaccinated.
Request travel advice using an online form
Contact the surgery by phone
You can contact the surgery to ask about what vaccinations you need and request your appointment.
Find out more
Check the latest guidance about NHS travel vaccinations.
You must request travel advice at least 8 weeks before your departure date.
This is because some vaccines:
– need to be given in advance to let your body develop immunity
– involve a number of doses over weeks or months
The NHS is only able to provide specific vaccinations to its NHS patients for travel. These include:
– Cholera
– Hepatitis A
– Typhoid
– Polio
Contact the surgery online
You can use an online form to find out what vaccinations you need.
We’ll review your answers and contact you to arrange an appointment if you need to be vaccinated.
Request travel advice using an online form
Contact the surgery by phone
You can contact the surgery to ask about what vaccinations you need and request your appointment.
Find out more
Check the latest guidance about NHS travel vaccinations.
Flu Vaccinations
We are now offering flu vaccinations at the surgery.
Who can have the vaccine?
We’ll usually send you a text message if you need to have the vaccination.
You can get the vaccine for free if you’re:
– 65 or over
– from 18 to 64, with an underlying health condition
– pregnant
– a carer
– working in the health and social care sector
– living with someone who is more likely to get infections
There is also a free children’s flu vaccine which is offered to children who are:
– aged 2 to 3 years old
– school aged (from Reception to Year 11)
– at risk because they have long-term health conditions
If you think you, or your child, need the vaccine but are not in one of these groups, please contact us. We may still be able to give you the vaccine.
How to book
To book your vaccine, you can:
– call the surgery
– ask in-person at reception
Find out more on the NHS website
To read more about the vaccine, including who it’s for and why it’s important, see NHS advice about the flu vaccine.
Who can have the vaccine?
We’ll usually send you a text message if you need to have the vaccination.
You can get the vaccine for free if you’re:
– 65 or over
– from 18 to 64, with an underlying health condition
– pregnant
– a carer
– working in the health and social care sector
– living with someone who is more likely to get infections
There is also a free children’s flu vaccine which is offered to children who are:
– aged 2 to 3 years old
– school aged (from Reception to Year 11)
– at risk because they have long-term health conditions
If you think you, or your child, need the vaccine but are not in one of these groups, please contact us. We may still be able to give you the vaccine.
How to book
To book your vaccine, you can:
– call the surgery
– ask in-person at reception
Find out more on the NHS website
To read more about the vaccine, including who it’s for and why it’s important, see NHS advice about the flu vaccine.
Pregnant Women – Whooping Cough Vaccinations
Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant is effective in protecting your baby from getting whooping cough in the first few weeks of their life.
Whooping cough is a serious infection that causes coughing and choking, making it hard to breathe.
The vaccine also protects against:
– diphtheria
– tetanus
– polio
When to get it
The best time to have the vaccination is from 16 weeks to 32 weeks of your pregnancy.
If you do not have it in this time, you can still have it up until you go into labour.
Getting the vaccination
You may be offered the vaccine at a routine appointment, from around 16 weeks of your pregnancy.
You can have it at the practice, and some antenatal clinics also offer it.
If you’re not offered it around 16 weeks, talk to your midwife or GP and make an appointment.
Find out more on the NHS website
Read the NHS website guide on whooping cough in pregnancy.
Whooping cough is a serious infection that causes coughing and choking, making it hard to breathe.
The vaccine also protects against:
– diphtheria
– tetanus
– polio
When to get it
The best time to have the vaccination is from 16 weeks to 32 weeks of your pregnancy.
If you do not have it in this time, you can still have it up until you go into labour.
Getting the vaccination
You may be offered the vaccine at a routine appointment, from around 16 weeks of your pregnancy.
You can have it at the practice, and some antenatal clinics also offer it.
If you’re not offered it around 16 weeks, talk to your midwife or GP and make an appointment.
Find out more on the NHS website
Read the NHS website guide on whooping cough in pregnancy.
Vaccinations for Babies and Children
Starting at 8 weeks old, your child needs to have different vaccines to protect them as they grow up.
When to get them
We’ll contact you when your child is eligible for the vaccinations. This could be a letter, text, phone call or email.
If you think your child has missed any vaccinations, request an appointment.
Find out more on the NHS website
Read the NHS website guide on when to have vaccinations.
When to get them
We’ll contact you when your child is eligible for the vaccinations. This could be a letter, text, phone call or email.
If you think your child has missed any vaccinations, request an appointment.
Find out more on the NHS website
Read the NHS website guide on when to have vaccinations.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19.
Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine?
For the latest eligibility advice for coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, check the NHS website’s guide to who can get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Book online
If you or your child are aged 5 or over, you can book an appointment online.
Book COVID-19 vaccination online
Walk-in clinics
You can get your COVID-19 vaccination at a walk-in clinic. You do not need to book an appointment.
Find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site
Find out more
To read more about the COVID-19 vaccine, including who it’s for and why it’s important, see NHS advice about COVID-19.
Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine?
For the latest eligibility advice for coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, check the NHS website’s guide to who can get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Book online
If you or your child are aged 5 or over, you can book an appointment online.
Book COVID-19 vaccination online
Walk-in clinics
You can get your COVID-19 vaccination at a walk-in clinic. You do not need to book an appointment.
Find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site
Find out more
To read more about the COVID-19 vaccine, including who it’s for and why it’s important, see NHS advice about COVID-19.
Meningitis Vaccinations
This vaccine protects against serious infections like:
– meningitis
– blood poisoning (septicaemia)
It’s a single injection and protects against 4 strains of the meningococcal bacteria – A, C, W and Y.
When to get it
Children aged 13 to 15 are usually offered the vaccine in school, with the 3-in-1 teenage booster.
If you did not have the vaccine, you can still get it up to the age of 25.
If you’re starting university, you should have the vaccination.
Find out more on the NHS website
Read the MenACWY vaccine overview on the NHS website.
– meningitis
– blood poisoning (septicaemia)
It’s a single injection and protects against 4 strains of the meningococcal bacteria – A, C, W and Y.
When to get it
Children aged 13 to 15 are usually offered the vaccine in school, with the 3-in-1 teenage booster.
If you did not have the vaccine, you can still get it up to the age of 25.
If you’re starting university, you should have the vaccination.
Find out more on the NHS website
Read the MenACWY vaccine overview on the NHS website.
Shingles Vaccinations
Shingles is a common, painful skin disease. It is fatal for around 1 in 1,000 over 70s who develop it.
Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles.
If you’re in your 70s you can get the vaccine. It helps reduce your risk of getting shingles.
You can also have the vaccination even if you have already had shingles.
When to get it
You’re eligible for the shingles vaccine if you are aged 70 to 79.
You can have the shingles vaccination at any time of year.
Getting the vaccination
Once you’re eligible, a GP or practice nurse will offer you the vaccine when you come to the surgery for general reasons.
You can also request an appointment to talk to us about it.
Find out more on the NHS website
Read the NHS website page on the shingles vaccination.
Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles.
If you’re in your 70s you can get the vaccine. It helps reduce your risk of getting shingles.
You can also have the vaccination even if you have already had shingles.
When to get it
You’re eligible for the shingles vaccine if you are aged 70 to 79.
You can have the shingles vaccination at any time of year.
Getting the vaccination
Once you’re eligible, a GP or practice nurse will offer you the vaccine when you come to the surgery for general reasons.
You can also request an appointment to talk to us about it.
Find out more on the NHS website
Read the NHS website page on the shingles vaccination.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccinations
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults.
A vaccine to help protect against RSV is available on the NHS from 1 September 2024.
Who can have the vaccine?
You’ll be able to get the vaccine if:
– you’re aged 75 to 79
– you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more – this will help protect your baby for the first few months after they’re born.
If you’re aged 75 to 79, your GP surgery will contact you about getting vaccinated. Please wait to be contacted.
You can speak to your maternity service or GP surgery about getting your RSV vaccination if you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more.
Find out more on the NHS website
To read more about respiratory syncytial virus, see the NHS website.
A vaccine to help protect against RSV is available on the NHS from 1 September 2024.
Who can have the vaccine?
You’ll be able to get the vaccine if:
– you’re aged 75 to 79
– you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more – this will help protect your baby for the first few months after they’re born.
If you’re aged 75 to 79, your GP surgery will contact you about getting vaccinated. Please wait to be contacted.
You can speak to your maternity service or GP surgery about getting your RSV vaccination if you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more.
Find out more on the NHS website
To read more about respiratory syncytial virus, see the NHS website.