Flu Vaccinations 2025

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We are currently awaiting confirmation of the delivery date for the 2025 seasonal influenza vaccines. Once this date is confirmed, patients who are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination will receive an invitation to book their appointment.

Flu clinics are expected to begin in early October.

Who is eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine?

The NHS offers the flu vaccine every autumn and winter to individuals at higher risk of serious illness from influenza. For the 2025/26 season, eligibility includes:

  • People aged 65 and over
  • Individuals aged 50 to 64 with certain health conditions
  • People with long-term health conditions such as:
    • Chronic respiratory diseases (e.g. asthma requiring steroid treatment, COPD)
    • Heart conditions (e.g. coronary heart disease, heart failure)
    • Neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson’s disease, MS, cerebral palsy)
    • Diabetes
    • Weakened immune systems (e.g. due to chemotherapy, HIV)
    • Sickle cell disease or those without a spleen
    • BMI of 40 or above
  • Pregnant women
  • Residents of care homes
  • Carers (including those receiving Carer’s Allowance)
  • People living with someone who has a weakened immune system
  • Frontline health and social care workers (usually vaccinated via their employer)

If you’re unsure whether you qualify, please contact the practice for guidance or visit the NHS flu vaccine page 

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We appreciate your patience and will notify eligible patients as soon as appointments become available.