Flu Clinic – Saturday 4th October 2025

Posted on:

We are pleased to update our patients that this year’s flu vaccination campaign will commence from Saturday 4th October 2025.

Self-Book Invites

All eligible patients that have a valid mobile number on their record will be sent a text message inviting them to book in for their flu vaccination using a self-booking link embedded in the message. This will allow patients to book in for their flu vaccine at a time that suits them without needing to call the practice.

We will be sending invites out to eligible patients over the next couple of weeks. We encourage patients who receive the text message to book in using the link. This helps keep our phone lines free for patients who need to speak to us directly. For those who wish to call the practice to book their flu vaccination, we ask that you call after 10:30 a.m. as our phone lines are busiest in the morning.

Eligibility

Patients eligible for a free flu vaccination include:

  • Patients aged 65 years or over
  • Patients aged 18-64 years with certain long-term health conditions
  • Carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
  • Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals

For more information, visit: Flu vaccine – NHS

Child Flu Vaccinations

Children who are aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025 (born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023) can get the flu vaccine for free at the surgery. Eligible patients have already been sent invites by text message. We have dedicated nasal flu clinics throughout September.

For information on how the vaccine is given and works, visit: Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

How to secure your flu vaccination appointment

By choosing to have your flu jab done here at the surgery, you’re directly supporting the care we provide to our patients. To secure your appointment:

  • Use the self-book link sent by text to eligible patients
  • Call the practice on 01952 811677
  • Ask during your next visit to the surgery

Thank you for your support!

Wellington Road Surgery