Important update about our autumn 2026 flu vaccination clinics

 

We were told at short notice that our original flu vaccine order would not be fulfilled as planned. This is due to a national manufacturing and supply across the country.

Our flu vaccination clinics are planned well in advance, including ordering the vaccines we need. Being told at short notice that our original order could not be supplied has meant we have had to change our planned clinic dates.

We know many patients will already have seen information about our planned flu clinics, so we wanted to let you know about the changes as soon as possible.

Our team has acted quickly and worked with vaccine suppliers and NHS partners to secure replacement flu vaccines. We have now secured replacement stock. However, the vaccines will arrive later than originally planned.

Our new flu clinic dates are:

  • Saturday 17 October 2026
  • Tuesday 20 October 2026
  • Friday 23 October 2026
  • Tuesday 27 October 2026

If you have already booked an appointment on a clinic date, that has now been moved by 2 weeks. You do not need to contact the practice to rebook. Your appointment will be automatically transferred to the new clinic date.

You only need to contact us if you are unable to attend the new appointment date and would like to rearrange your appointment.

If you wish to cancel your appointment without rebooking, you can do this via the NHS App without contacting the practice.

We are sorry for any inconvenience these changes may cause. Thank you for your patience and understanding while our team has worked to secure replacement vaccines and put new clinic arrangements in place.

 

Who can have the flu vaccine?

Find out who is eligible for a flu vaccination on the NHS website

 

Who can have the COVID-19 vaccine?

Eligibility for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations is different. This means not everyone who is eligible for a flu vaccination will also be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.

Find out who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination on the NHS website

 

Videos about flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Our GPs have recorded a series of short videos explaining who may be eligible for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, when to have them and why they are recommended.

The videos cover:

  • who can have the flu vaccination
  • who can have the COVID-19 vaccination
  • when to reserve your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
  • vaccinations for people aged 75 and over
  • eligibility for people with a weakened immune system
  • flu vaccination for people with long-term health conditions
  • why the flu vaccination is recommended during pregnancy

Watch our flu and COVID-19 vaccination videos on YouTube

 

More information

Published: Aug 19, 2026