NHS Flu Vaccinations 2026/27
Protect yourself this winter
Flu can be more than just a bad cold. For some people, it can lead to serious illness and complications.
If you are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, we encourage you to have your vaccination this autumn to help protect yourself and those around you.
Who is eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are aged 65 or over (including those who will turn 65 by 31 March 2027)
- Are aged 18 to 64 and have certain long-term health conditions
- Are pregnant
- Live in a care home
- Are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive Carer’s Allowance
- Have a learning disability
- Have a BMI of 40 or above
- Live with someone who has a weakened immune system
- Are experiencing homelessness or staying in a homeless hostel or night shelter
If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact the practice and we can advise you.
Our flu vaccination clinics
Firsway Health Centre will be holding dedicated NHS flu vaccination clinics on:
- Saturday 17 October 2026
- Saturday 24 October 2026
Please call us to book your vaccination
If you are eligible for an NHS flu vaccination, please call Firsway Health Centre to book your appointment.
Don’t wait until winter — getting vaccinated in autumn helps give you protection before flu is circulating widely.
Call the practice today to book your flu vaccination.
Please note: NHS flu vaccination eligibility is determined by the national NHS vaccination programme and may change. The above information reflects the 2026/27 programme.
Housebound patients
If you are coded as housebound on our clinical records, please ring Reception and we will add you to our list for a home visit for your flu vaccination.
Our team will arrange to visit you at your registered address to provide your vaccination.
Nasal flu vaccine for children
- all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2026 (Book at your GP practice)
- primary school and secondary school-aged children (from reception to year 11) (Book at school)
- (individuals 17 years and over attending a special education needs (SEN) school and who are in a clinical risk group may also be vaccinated alongside their peers) (Book at school)
- all children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years (as defined by the Influenza: the green book chapter – GOV.UK (Book at your GP practice or School)