The NHS national booking system will open for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings on 15 April, with those eligible able to book appointments from the following week.
Those eligible include:
- Adults aged 75 years and over by 30 June 2024
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- Individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed.
Eligibility for a spring vaccination is similar to previous years but those with a weakened immune system are now eligible from 6 months instead of 5 years.
Anyone eligible can book a vaccine appointment via the NHS.UK website or by calling 119 for free, with parents or carers able to book a Covid-19 vaccination for children under 16 on their behalf.
Leaflets and campaign resources.
Eligible people aged 16 and over can also use the NHS App to book an appointment.
The NHS is sending texts, emails, NHS App messages or letters to those who are eligible, but they do not have to wait for the invitation to book.
15 April will also see the start of visits to older adult care homes and eligible household patients. For those that receive all their care at home, a home visit should be arranged via their GP.
NHS England says this year there are thousands of appointments available every day across the country including at pharmacies and GP practices. Some areas also offer convenient walk-in options, with a list of available walk-in sites online.
Spring vaccinations will be available until 30 June 2024.
Vaccination information from NHS England.
A summary of the health conditions, treatments and medications that can cause a weakened immune system is available on the NHS.UK website, and a full definition of immunosuppression can be found in Chapter 14a (table 3) of the Green Book.
