Flu season is approaching - and we’re getting ahead of it! We’ll be running Saturday clinics throughout October and November at our Shafton Lane Surgery for eligible patients.
📅 Clinic Dates
- Saturday 11 October
- Saturday 18 October
- Saturday 25 October
- Saturday 1 November
💉 Who’s eligible for the flu vaccine?
- Pregnant women
- Children aged 2–3 (as of 31 August 2025)
- Children aged 6 months to under 18 years with certain long-term health conditions
- Adults aged 65+
- Adults aged 18–64 in clinical risk groups
- Long-stay care home residents
- Carers of immunocompromised patients
💉 Who’s eligible for the Covid vaccine?
- Adults aged 75+
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- Immunosuppressed individuals aged 6 months+
💬 Booking Information
- We’ll contact eligible patients in order of priority. You’ll receive a booking link - please use this if possible. Alternatively, contact reception after 10am once you receive your invitation and they’ll help you book your appointment.
📌 Some patients will be invited for both flu & Covid vaccines, others for flu only.
ℹ️ On the Day of Your Appointment
🧣 Queues
You may need to wait outside briefly. Dress for the weather and wear clothing that makes your arm easily accessible for the clinician.
⌚ Arrival Time
Please arrive on time. Early arrivals can cause longer queues and delays.
💙 Did You Know?
For every patient we vaccinate against flu, our practice receives essential NHS funding. This helps us offer more services and provide better support to our community.
By choosing to have your flu vaccination with us, you’re directly helping to keep our practice thriving - so thank you for your support!
✅ We’re looking forward to seeing you and helping protect our community this winter!