COVID-19 vaccination service

COVID-19 spring vaccination clinics will be open from mid April.

This spring, adults aged 75 and older, residents in care homes for older adults and individuals 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

You may be invited by the NHS via letter, the NHS app or by your GP to get your COVID-19 vaccination if you are eligible.


Support getting to your vaccination appointment

We know that public transport can be limited in some of our more rural areas of the county. Anyone who does not have access to transport can get help to attend their vaccination appointment via community transport services.

For more information please visit:

BCP Council area - need-help-with-transport-for-your-covid-vaccine

Dorset Council area - Dorset Community Transport Directory - Dorset Council

COVID-19 vaccinations for children and young people

Clinics for children and young people

The COVID vaccine continues to offer the best protection for people of all ages to stay well while the virus is still circulating in our schools and communities. It’s particularly important for those who may be at risk due to a health condition or because of a weakened immune system.

Children’s clinics will open their doors again during the next vaccination programme. 

Sensory rooms 

Relaxing, dedicated spaces are available at our King's park and Linden unit vaccination centres for young people and adults with learning disabilities or severe mental health conditions or anyone that needs a little extra support. 

Our sensory rooms provide a calm, quiet space away from the communal waiting area that may be noisy or cause anxiety. Find out more in our news story.

 

 

Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine between seasonal programmes?

As per national guidance, after 31 January 2024, only those individuals newly identified as severely immunosuppressed or who have undergone stem cell transplant/CAR-T can receive COVID-19 vaccinations outside of the seasonal JCVI advised phases.

To be referred by a medical professional or specialist only.   


Additional support

Our staff are on hand to talk through any additional needs you or your loved one may have prior or during your appointment. 

Quiet rooms avaliable at King's Park Boscombe and Linden Unit in Wemouth community vaccination centres

Relaxing, dedicated spaces are available at our larger clinics for young people and adults with learning disabilities or severe mental health conditions or anyone that is needle phobic or may need a little extra support. 

Our quiet spaces provide a calm, quiet area away from the communal waiting and vaccinating places that may be noisy or cause anxiety for some people.  

Visiting our centres with quiet spaces 

Knowing what to expect when visiting one of our sites can help to ease any uncertaintey. Please see below 'easy to read' guides for our centres with a quiet area. 

Guide for King's Park Vaccination Centre

Guide for Linden Unit Vaccination Centre, Weymouth

Support for anyone with a needle phobia or anxiety about getting their vaccine

Our vaccinators are highly trained to support everyone and to talk through the process of receiving your vaccination. Please see below some helpful guides in addition to talking to our friendly staff at our clinics. 

Information about the COVID-19 vaccine

I'm scared of needles booklet

 

FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions for answers to general questions including what to do if you've had COVID before, if you are housebound and which vaccine is being used.

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