COVID-19 vaccination service

The flu and COVID-19 vaccines are offered to people most at risk of getting seriously ill from catching these viruses or who are most likely to pass the illness onto other people at risk.

Those who can get both vaccines through the NHS will include everyone aged 65 and over, pregnant women, care home residents, people with certain health conditions, frontline health and care staff, unpaid carers and household contacts of those at higher risk.

If you are eligible, it is important to top up your protection, even if you have had a vaccine or been ill with flu or COVID-19 before, as immunity fades over time and flu and COVID-19 viruses change each year.

You may be invited to get your free winter vaccine by the NHS through the NHS App, text, email or letter.

You do not have to wait for an invite before booking an appointment. If you are eligible, please do book or attend a walk-in clinic. 

COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Dorset

The table below outlines your vaccination clinics across the county. For some general practice run clinics, where you are a registered patient of a GP practice within a Primary Care Network (PCN) listed, you will be invited to book in via their Local Booking Service.  

For all Vaccination Centre (VC) and Community Pharmacy (CP) and some PCN sites these are bookable via the National Booking Service by searching 'Covid booking service' or by calling 119.

Our Dorset HealthCare vaccination teams are running walk-in COVID booster vaccination clinics at the following locations listed below. No appointment needed to attend these just turn up during the clinic times listed below.

December

Clinics for children and young people

The 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, or who are living with someone who has a weakened immune system.

Children’s clinics open their doors from the 6 November for at risk patients at the following sites across the county:

• Kings Park Hospital, Boscombe (this clinic offers access to a quiet sensory room, please request upon booking)
• Linden Unit, Weymouth (this clinic offers access to a quiet sensory room, please request upon booking)
• Langdon Ward, Bridport Community Hospital (outpatient clinic)
• Wareham Hospital
• Portland Community Hospital (12yrs +)

Children’s clinic appointments are bookable online via the National Booking Service

Easy read guide

COVID vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 who are most likely to get very poorly from coronavirus

Sensory room 

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.

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

Queit rooms avaliable at King's Park and Linden Unit 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.  

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 - https://sedcat.org.uk/need-help-with-transport-for-your-covid-vaccine

Dorset Council area - Dorset Community Transport Directory - Dorset Council

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.