Spring Booster
People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 5 years and over with a weakened immune system will be offered a booster of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine this spring. You should be offered your booster around 6 months from your last dose.
If you’re eligible, you can get a seasonal booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by:
If you cannot book appointments online, you can call 119 free of charge. You can speak to a translator if you need to.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Individuals with a weakened immune system
People who have a weakened immune system can include those who had or have:
- a blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
- an organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant
- HIV infection at all stages
- a genetic disorder affecting the immune system
- a treatment such as steroid medicine, biological therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- certain medicines that increase your risk of infection, such as azathioprine, dexamethasone, prednisolone, ciclosporin or mycophenolate (depending on your dosage)
- a long-term immunosuppressive treatment for conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, scleroderma and psoriasis
Covid Vaccine Status
About your COVID Vaccination Certification
Using the NHS COVID Pass to demonstrate COVID-19 status – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) – we are unable to issue this certificate at the practice.
Proof of your vaccination status will be available on the NHS app.
Patient Access has also enabled a feature which makes it easier for patients to view their COVID-19 vaccination record from the home screen of their Patient Access account. This new feature will automatically be visible for patients who already have access to their detailed care record and immunisations.
Alternatively you can call the NHS helpline on 119 and ask for a letter to be posted to you. This must be at least 5 days after you’ve completed your course of the vaccine, the letter may take up to 5 days to reach you.
Tell the NHS about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations you’ve had abroad
If you have received your covid-19 vaccinations abroad, there is a new national service that enables you to book an appointment to show evidence for any coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations you have received outside of England; for your vaccination record to be updated centrally. For further information click the link below.
Tell the NHS about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations you’ve had abroad – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
COVID-19 Supporting Your Recovery
Your Covid Recovery is a website to support people with ongoing symptoms on their road to recovery after COVID-19. The purpose of the website is to support you and help you to understand what has happened and what you might expect as part of your recovery.
Although hospital admission is referred to in this resource, it can also be used for patients who remain in their own homes and we hope that the information and advice provided will assist all patients and their families with their rehabilitation journey following COVID-19.