Be Wise. Immunise against COVID-19 This spring, the NHS is offering a free COVID-19 vaccine to people most vulnerable and at the highest risk of getting seriously unwell if they catch the virus. Who can get a vaccine? The criteria from Spring has changed slightly from the Autumn boosters. Here’s who is eligible: Adults over … Continued
Millions more invited to get Autumn Covid Booster From the morning of Friday 14th October, millions more people will be offered the extra protection of an Autumn Covid Booster vaccination. Anyone aged 50 or over can book their jab online or by calling 119. More than 7 million people have received their boosters since the … Continued
Flu vaccine update: Booking your appointment We will be holding our first flu clinics on Saturday 8th and 22nd of October. As in previous years, the venue will be Holy Name Church Hall on Towers Avenue in Jesmond. Each clinic will be appointment only, and there are specific groups able to come to each one, … Continued
Covid Boosters: Book now if you are aged 65 or above People aged 65 and above can now book their Autumn Covid Booster. Getting your booster will give you added protection as we head into flu season and will help protect the NHS this winter. Book your booster online or by calling 119. Who else … Continued
The Autumn Covid Booster Campaign launches today This Autumn, more than 26 million people will be invited to come forward and receive a booster vaccination, further protecting them from COVID-19. Today, Monday 5th September, the Autumn Booster rollout will begin with 1.6 million care home staff and residents and housebound people set to receive a … Continued
A round-up of the changes and need-to-know information about the covid-19 pandemic. Vaccinations for ‘at risk’ 5-11-year olds Children aged five to eleven years of age who are most ‘at risk’ will be offered covid-19 vaccinations. This will include some 500,000 children nationally who are in a clinical risk group or live with someone who … Continued
A round-up of the changes and need-to-know information about the covid-19 pandemic. ‘Plan B’ measures end From Thursday 27th January, all remaining ‘Plan B’ measures put in place to combat the spread of the Omicron variant, will come to an end.
From today, the length of time you need to self-isolate can be reduced to five full days.
