Come and have a chat about your health

As we enter the Autumn and Winter months it is important for us to take care of our health and wellbeing. Vaccines are our best protection against flu and COVID-19.

Over the last few years, they have kept tens of thousands of people out of hospital and helped to save countless lives.

In winter, flu and COVID-19 spread more easily as we spend more time indoors. Getting these vaccines ahead of winter are two of the most important things you can do to keep yourself and others around you safe and ‘get winter strong’.

The health bus will be offering free winter vaccines in your local area on Friday 20 October 2023 at St Joseph’s Church between 10am to 4pm. NHS staff will be on hand, come and have a chat, you will be able to discuss vaccines, including any questions or concerns in a safe environment. There is no pressure to get vaccinated (please see eligibility criteria below).

Free COVID-19 test kits will also be available, alongside advice on how to stay well as the months get colder.

COVID-19 and Autumn booster eligbility

• all adults aged 65 years and over
• adults under age 64 years in a clinical risk group.
• all frontline health and social care workers.
• adults under age 64 who are household contacts of people with immunosuppression,
• adults under age 64 who are carers, and staff working in care homes for older adults.

Flu vaccine eligibility

• all adults aged 65 years and over
• all adults under 65 years of age who have a medical condition 
• all pregnant individuals
• people who receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person
• all adults living with someone who has lowered immunity due to disease or treatment
• all frontline health and social care workers

Only adult winter vaccinations are being offered at the health bus, speak to your GP or school otherwise.