Flu and Covid Vaccinations 2024 – Sedbergh Medical Practice

The seasonal flu and Covid 19 vaccinations have begun and the first clinic on 5th October was a success with over 440 patients vaccinated for flu, covid or both.

We were given strict guidelines from NHS England on the dates we can start to vaccinate, and we could not deviate from this. We have one remaining booked sessions in October Saturday 19th October.

If you are eligible for Covid we will have contacted you, but please ring if you are over 65 and havent heard from us. This is the last Covid clinic we will be running this season.

To be eligible fro the flu vaccine you must fall in to one of the categories listed below. Please check social media, our website, and any messages we send you for more details.

Eligible for vaccination from 1^st September 2024

 pregnant women

• all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2024
• all children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years

 Eligible for vaccination from 3^rd October 2024

•  those aged 65 years and over
• those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups 
• those in long-stay residential care homes
• carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
• household contacts of immunocompromised individuals

• frontline health and social care workers

 We will be sending out invitations via text message for you to book your flu vaccination.  If you do not have a mobile phone, then the practice staff will contact you to book an appointment.  If ringing the surgery about flu vaccinations, please do not ring between 8am – 10.30am as this is our busiest time on the phones.

 COVID 19 & Flu booked clinic’s – Anyone eligible from the lists above apart from 2- and 3-year-olds

 Saturday 19^th October – 8.30am –11.30am

 Week commencing 7^th October 2024 – Walk-in service (FLU vaccinations ONLY) - No appointment necessary.

Walk – in service available Monday – Friday (10.30am -6.30pm there could be a short wait if you attend during lunchtime) please note the vaccine may be administered in the waiting room.

 The walk-in service is for FLU vaccinations ONLY

We regret there is no walk-in service here for Covid-19 vaccinations.

My Planned Care gives you advice and support while you wait and helps you to prepare for your hospital consultation, treatment, or surgery. This includes giving you information about waiting times at your hospital and other supporting and local services while you wait.

This site is updated weekly and can be viewed by anyone, which means you, your family or carer as well as your NHS team can all see the latest information.

Your hospital team will be in touch with you as soon as they can. If you are looking for an update, please check this website before contacting your hospital or GP.

https://www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk/