Covid Vaccinations Spring 2026
Patient Information - Spring 2026 Covid Vaccinations
This spring, eligable patients will be able to get their Covid vaccines.
The spring campaign will start on 13th April and finish on the 30th June 2026.
We will send invites from 16th March by text or letter. Texts will include a link so you can book your own appointment.
Who can get the vaccine?
(Information correct on 11/03/2026, but may change)
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Cohort |
Covid |
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All aged 75 yrs and over |
Yes |
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All aged 65 to 74 yrs |
No |
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Immuno-compromised aged 6 months and older |
Yes |
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People aged 18 to 74 yrs with clinical risks (diabetes, COPD etc, see detailed list) |
No |
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Pregnant Mums |
No |
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Residents in a care home for older adults |
Yes |
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Frontline staff Care Home staff |
No No |
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Carers Household contacts of people who are immunocompromised Patients who are housebound |
No No No |
Where can I have my vaccine?
You can go to any practice in our network. These are:
- Christchurch Family Medical Practice (Downend)
- The Willow Surgery (Downend)
- The Orchard Medical Centre
- Leap Valley Surgery
- Abbotswood Surgery
- Pucklechurch Surgery
- Marshfield Community Centre
- Wick Surgery (Wick patients only – phone invite)
- Colerne Surgery (Colerne patients only – phone invite)
Appointments will be available on weekdays and weekends, including Saturdays.
What if I don’t have a mobile phone?
Don’t worry. We will contact all eligible patients, even if you don’t have a mobile.
You can also call your practice to book.
I am housebound
If you are eligible, we will contact you with the date we will visit you at home.
What if I think I am eligible but haven’t been invited?
If you don’t get an invite by the 20th March and you think you are eligible, please call your practice reception team.
More information
For the latest details, visit:
Page created: 07 October 2025