Flu & Covid Clinics

Just a reminder to book your flu vaccination if you have not done so already.

Patients aged 65 years and above are eligible for a flu vaccination from the NHS based on their age.  Patients under the age of 65 are eligible if they have a defined health condition - you should have received an invite from us asking you to book an appointment.

Covid vaccinations - if you are eligible and we have stock available, you may be offered a covid jab.

However, the NHS have changed the rules regarding who is eligible for a Covid vaccination this year - patients aged 75 and above qualify by age alone, but any patient aged below 75 years needs to be severely immuno-supressed and this means a large number of people previously offered a vaccination do not qualify this year.

We understand that this has both surprised and upset some patients, who were expecting to be vaccinated as usual, but this is not our decision and we have to follow the guidance and criteria issued by the NHS.  We would ask for your understanding in this matter, and we will not accept rude or abusive behaviour from patients towards our team members.

Kind regards. The Blackdown Practice.

Published on 8 October 2025