Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics 2026

We are pleased to be offering both Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as part of the NHS Autumn/Winter Vaccination Programme. Where appropriate, eligible patients will be offered both vaccinations at the same appointment.

Clinic Dates

Location: Thornhills Medical Practice

How Will I Be Invited?

Eligible patients will be invited during September 2026.

Most patients will receive a text message containing a link to book their appointment online.

If You Only Want One Vaccination

If you are invited for both a Flu and COVID-19 vaccination but only wish to have one of them, please do not use the online booking link.

Instead, call the practice to book your appointment and advise whether you would like:

• Flu vaccination only
• COVID-19 vaccination only

Important Information About Your Appointment

To help us vaccinate patients safely and efficiently and minimise waiting times:

• Please arrive around your allocated appointment time
• Appointment times are intended to spread attendance throughout the clinic and reduce queues
• When booking, you will be allocated a time and a clinician, however the clinician may vary on the day
• The appointment time provided is an estimate to help us manage patient flow effectively
• Arriving significantly early may increase waiting times for yourself and other patients
• Please follow the one-way system and staff instructions
• Come prepared for the weather
• Attend alone unless assistance is required
• Have your name, date of birth, address and allergy information ready
• Wear clothing that allows easy access to your upper arm(s) for vaccination
• These clinics are for Flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments only. We will be unable to deal with any other routine appointments, services prescription queries or any other requests

These measures help us vaccinate patients safely and efficiently and reduce delays for all patients.

Consent to Vaccination

By booking an appointment for these clinics, you are indicating that you wish to receive any flu and/or COVID-19 vaccination for which you are eligible. A member of the clinical team will confirm your eligibility, discuss any relevant health information, answer any questions, and confirm your consent before vaccination is given. You are free to decline or withdraw consent at any time prior to vaccination

Who is Eligible for a Free NHS Flu Vaccination?

Registered Patients who fall into one of the following groups:

• Aged 65 years and over
• Pregnant

• Aged 18 years to under 65 years with certain long-term health conditions (clinical risk groups) including:

  • chronic respiratory, heart, kidney, liver disease or neurological conditions,
  • learning disability,
  • diabetes,
  • adrenal insufficiency,
  • epilepsy,
  • immunosuppression,
  • splenic dysfunction
  • morbid obesity (BMI 40 or above).
• A carer
• A close contact of an immunocompromised individual
• A frontline health or social care worker
• A child aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2026
• A child aged 6 months to under 18 years in a clinical risk group

Who is Eligible for a Free NHS COVID-19 Vaccination?

Registered Patients who fall into one of the following groups:

• Aged 75 years and over
• Aged 6 months and over and immunosuppressed, as defined under the NHS eligibility criteria

Children's Vaccinations

• Children Aged 2 and 3 Years

Children aged 2 and 3 years on 31 August 2026 will be invited separately for flu vaccination at the practice.

• School-Aged Children

Most school-aged children from Reception to Year 11 will be offered their flu vaccination through the school immunisation programme.

• Children in Clinical Risk Groups

Children aged 6 months to under 18 years with certain long-term health conditions will be invited separately for flu vaccination at the practice

Housebound Patients

Eligible housebound patients will be contacted separately and vaccinated at home.

Additional Clinics

Further clinics may be announced for patients unable to attend these dates. Opportunistic vaccinations may also be offered during other appointments where appropriate.

Volunteers Needed

We are again seeking volunteers to assist with queue management during our vaccination clinics.

If you are interested in helping, please speak to Reception

Published: Sep 8, 2026