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Eligible people will be invited to book in for their vaccination which will be available from Monday 13 April. You will receive an invite when its your turn, there is no need to contact your GP practice at this time.

COVID vaccine eligibility

You can get a COVID-19 vaccine this spring if you:

  • are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 30 June 2026)
  • are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
  • live in a care home for older adults

You may be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine if you have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.

This can include if you:

  • have or had blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
  • have had an organ transplant, bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant
  • have HIV
  • have a genetic disorder that affects your immune system, such as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
  • are having or recently had chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy
  • are taking steroid medicine (depending on the dose)
  • are having long-term immunosuppressive treatment for a condition such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), scleroderma or psoriasis

This list is a summary and does not include everything. Speak to your local pharmacy, GP surgery or specialist if you’re not sure if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

How to access  COVID vaccine

  • Via your GP surgery – you will receive an invite inviting you to book, there is no need to contact your GP surgery at this time. Please note, these appointments are not available on the national booking system (NBS).
  • Via the national booking system (NBS) – People may choose to book an appointment at a participating pharmacy through the NHS App or on the NHS website. Alternatively, people who aren’t able to book online can call 119 where translators will also be available to support people if needed

Additional COVID-19 vaccinations for people with a severely weakened immune system

If you develop a new health condition or start treatment that severely weakens your immune system, you may need additional protection outside of the seasonal vaccination programme.

If you are eligible your GP and/or Specialist doctor will discuss this with you and refer you for vaccination if you choose to take up the offer. If you believe you’re eligible but have not been referred please discuss with your GP or specialist.

Resources

COVID vaccines on the NHS website.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious lung conditions.

From 1 September 2024, the NHS in Gloucestershire will be rolling out a new vaccination programme to protect those most vulnerable from RSV.

  • Adults will be invited for the vaccine by their GP practice when they turn 75.
  • GP practices will be running a ‘catch up’ programme for adults already aged 75-79. Those eligible will receive an invite to book, there is no need to call your GP practice at this time.
  • Women will also be eligible for the vaccine when pregnant (between 28 and 36 weeks). This will be offered by a midwife, though you may also be able to get it from your GP practice.

Resources

There are several vaccinations that pregnant women should consider having to protect themselves and their baby.

 

What When Where

Pertussis (Whooping cough)

 

Adacel vaccine (Pertussis, Diptheria and Tetanus)

 From 16 weeks of pregnancy, and ideally before 32 weeks.  Vaccine offered year-round

GP practice

Antenatal clinics
RSV From 28 weeks of pregnancy, as close to this date as possible. Vaccine offered year-round

Antenatal clinic

 

 
Flu Any time during pregnancy -vaccine offered September to March

GP practice

Antenatal clinics

Community pharmacy

 

 

 

Getting your vaccines at antenatal clinics

Vaccines are available at the antenatal clinics at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital or Cheltenham General Hospital. Women can get vaccines whilst at the antenatal clinic for a scan or appointment, or call to ask when best to drop in.

Call the antenatal clinics on:

  • Cheltenham – 0300 422 2346 or 0300 422 2347
  • Gloucester – 0300 422 6103 or 0300 422 5120 / 5127

More information

Pregnancy: how to help protect you and your baby – GOV.UK

Vaccinations in pregnancy – NHS