We are offering a Flu vaccination to eligible patients. Many over 65s have been booking in since early August with invites now being pushed out for others.

We are only able to offer appointments to people who are eligible. You can check if you're eligible here. 

If your invited in, here is how to book:

• Use the NHS App or SystmOnline to book into a "Over 65's Flu" clinic
• Use the link in your invite to book an appointment for at risk groups
• Call our Vaccination Line between 10am - 12pm from Monday to Friday on 01752 209040

Please ensure you book the right type of clinic. We are unable to guarantee any named clinician, and you may see a different member of our team on the day. Clinics are subject to supply and other logistical issues.

This includes anyone who will be 65 by 31 March 2024. We always advise booking as soon as possible if you're eligible to ensure good availability. 

As per previous years our Flu clinics are available only to patients who are eligible and have prebooked an appointment. We are unable to accept walk-in patients so please ensure you prebook!

 How to book:

• Use the link in your invite to book an appointment
• Use the SystmOnline or NHS App to book into a "Flu" appointment
• or Call our Vaccination Line between 10am - 12pm from Monday to Friday on 01752 209040

This year, lower-risk 50-64-year-olds have been excluded from the NHS Programme eligibility groups having been included only as part of a temporary expansion during the pandemic, to confirm, please check if you're eligible here.

We do not offer paid for options for this group, we only deliver free NHS jabs. See other areas on this page for further details.

Unfortunately, due to changes in how COVID boosters are delivered as well as the financial and logistical impact this may have on the practice, we are unable to effectively provide a COVID booster programme this year. 

As a practice we have made the decision to opt out of providing these boosters alongside many other practices who have also made this same difficult decision for 2023. 

We understand this may be disappointing for some; however, we strongly encourage patients to continue to boost their immunity with the Flu Vaccination. 

About COVID Jabs: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/ 

Appointments for children age 6 Months to 2 Years who are at higher risk

If your child is aged between 6 months and 2 years and has a long-term health condition that makes them at higher risk from flu, they'll be offered a flu vaccine injection instead of the nasal spray. This is because the nasal spray is not licensed for children under 2 years old.

If you have parental responsibility for a child who is considered to be 'at risk' you should be contacted directly by the end of September. If you have not been contacted and think your child is in this eligibility group, please contact the surgery. Vaccines for this group need to be individually ordered by patient.

Please call our Vaccination Line between 10am - 12pm from Monday to Friday on 01752 209040. (We are unable to take flu bookings on our main number)

Vaccination for provided through school and community

Vaccination for Primary School aged children will be provided by The School and Community Immunisation Programme, run by Kernow Health, who provide all school immunisations (this includes those in home education and missed school immunisation dates).

They hold regular community clinics in Plymouth for vaccinations. Vaccinations usually provided by Kernow Health cannot be given by the practice unless in special circumstances, such as certain long-term health conditions, this can be requested by Kernow Health.

If you have questions about school immunisations please contact Kernow Health: www.kernowhealthcic.org.uk/primary-care-services/school-age-immunisation/