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Vaccinations

Flu

Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It’s offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

The NHS website provides information about who can get it, how to book and where to get the vaccine.

Find out about flu vaccination for adults

Find out about flu vaccination for children

COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19.

The NHS website provides information about the vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects.

Find out about COVID-19 vaccination

Childhood Vaccinations

Vaccinations are a safe and important way of protecting your child against lots of illnesses and diseases. Youll find all the information you need about which vaccinations your baby will be offered and when in the red book (your child’s personal health record) but this information is also available on the NHS website (link below)

At 8 weeks we will send you an appointment for your postnatal and baby’s first vaccinations. It is important that you register your baby as soon as you can. You can register your baby here:

Register with the surgery – Friendly Family Surgery

Find out more about your postnatal appointment and what to expect here:

Your 6-week postnatal check – NHS

Travel Vaccinations

If you are travelling abroad please make sure you make an appointment in plenty of time to arrange any vaccinations that may be necessary.

Find out vaccination information for different countries here:

NaTHNaC – Country List

To request an appointment for travel vaccinations you must complete our travel vaccination form. This will then be given to our Practice Nurse to review and arrange an appointment with you as needed. To request a travel vaccination form please click on this link:

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/C81655/flow/routine-care

Related information

Find out more information about NHS Vaccinations and when to have them using the below link:

NHS vaccinations and when to have them

Book a vaccination appointment

You can request a vaccination appointment or ask a question about vaccinations by calling the surgery 01246 826815 or by clicking this link:

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/C81655/flow/routine-care

Page published: 4 July 2023
Last updated: 15 December 2025