Vaccine Booster Programme

Booster vaccine doses are available on the NHS for people most at risk from COVID-19 who have already had their primary doses of vaccine. You will be contacted by the NHS to let you know when it’s your turn to have a booster dose.

Eligible groups include:

•people aged 50 and over

•people who live and work in care homes

•frontline health and social care workers

•people aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19

•carers aged 16 and over

•people aged 16 and over who live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)

You’ll be offered a booster dose at least 6 months after you had your second, primary dose (or after your third primary dose for those who are immunosuppressed).

Once invited, the public will be able to book an appointment at more than 50 sites across the region, including larger vaccination centres, pharmacies, or GP surgeries.

You can book your appointment online (Book or manage a booster dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)) if:

•             You are a frontline health and care worker

•             You have been contacted by the NHS and you are aged 50 or over

•             You have been contacted by the NHS and you are aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts you at risk of COVID-19.

If you are not a frontline health or social care worker, please wait to be contacted by the NHS before booking your booster dose.

If you are housebound: Those who received their first or second dose via the roving service will receive their booster jab either from a GP doing their home visit or the Roving team. This will vary depending on the practice and residents should wait to be contacted.

If a resident has recently become housebound, they will need to contact their GP surgery to register for a home visit.

To read more about the booster dose, please click here.

To read about William's experience of the receiving the Booster vaccination click here.