Walk-in Vaccinations
Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people at increased risk from COVID-19.
The announced and authorised cohorts for the spring 2025 programme will cover:
- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in a care home for older adults
- individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a; Tables 3 and 4
If you are unsure, please speak to your pharmacist, GP or specialist for advice. You can also confirm your eligibility with the healthcare professional at your vaccination appointment.
This list is a summary and does not cover everything. Read a full definition of weakened immune system (immunosuppressed) in the COVID-19 chapter of the green book on GOV.UK.
To find availability at your local Community Pharmacist please go to Find a pharmacy – NHS – and check through the services option to find vaccination service.
Covid-19 Housebound Vaccinations
A patient is deemed to be housebound when they are unable to leave their home environment through physical and or / psychological illness. An individual will not be eligible for a home visit if they are able to leave their home environment on their own or with minimal assistance to visit a public or social recreational public services (including shopping).
Those who are housebound will have been identified by their registered GP and will have been invited. You will receive a phone call from the roving team or your GP to arrange an appointment.
A team of two ‘roving team’ staff will be carrying out your appointment. They will have identification to prove they are healthcare professionals. You will receive a telephone call before the appointment to confirm they will be visiting you.
If you are having any issues and require assistance accessing a housebound appointment and you are unable to attend a Covid-19 vaccination site please contact the Housebound team using the email/telephone number below
Tel 0121 371 8445 BSOLCovidVaccinationBookings@uhb.nhs.uk
How the COVID-19 vaccine is given
The vaccine is given by injection into the arm. You will be asked which arm you wish to have it in – we recommend if you are right-handed to have it in your left arm and vice versa.