COVID-19 vaccination service

Vaccinations - Holly Wentworth.jpgThe spring 2025 vaccination programme will commence on 1 April.

Why is it important to get the COVID-19 vaccination?

Vaccinations are important for keeping people healthy and preventing diseases in our community. Next to providing clean water, vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and our children against ill health. 

The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19. It can help reduce your risk of getting serious symptoms, help reduce your risk of having to go to hospital, help you recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19 and protect you against different types of the COVID-19 virus. The COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time, so it’s important to top up your protection if you are eligible.

Who's eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination?

If you are 75 or over, or a resident in a care home for older adults, you are eligible for the vaccine. If you are aged 6 months to 74 years old and immunosuppressed, you are also eligible. For more information, please scroll down to the dropdown section to read more about where you can get your Covid vaccination, how to request transport to your appointment, locations offering COVID vaccinations for young people and children along with other support on offer and our well-visited FAQ page.


Where can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?

Linden Unit Community Vaccination Clinic

Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0QE (next door to Westhaven Hospital)

Every Tuesday 9am-4.30pm throughout April.

Kings Park Vaccination Centre

Gloucester Rd, Bournemouth BH7 6JF

Every Thursday 9am-4.30pm throughout April.

Wareham Hospital Vaccination Centre

Streche Road, Wareham BH20 4QQ

Every Monday and Wednesday 9am-4:30pm throughout April.

Additional walk-in clinics

  • 9 April 12.30-3pm Immanuel Church, 120 Southbourne Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3QJ. 
  • 14 April 10am-12.30pm Alum Chine Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 8DX. 
  • 22 April 12.30pm-4pm C2000 Hall, Easton All Saints Church, 1 Straits, Portland, DT5 1HG. 
  • 29 April 12.30-4pm C2000 Hall, Easton All Saints Church, 1 Straits, Portland, DT5 1HG.
  • 1 May 10am-1pm Moordown Community Centre 21 Coronation Ave, Bournemouth BH9 1TW.

 

You can also follow this NHS link to find a COVID-19 vaccination site. 

Pharmacies offering vaccinations 

Day Lewis Pharmacy - Poole
Nimo Pharmacy
Parkstone Pharmacy
Westcliff Pharmacy
Abbey Pharmacy
Jhoots Pharmacy - Shaftesbury
Well Pharmacy - Sherbourne
C&M Chemists - Southbourne
Healthpoint Pharmacy
Late Night Columbia Chemist
The Grove Pharmacy
Tuckton Pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy - Wareham
Medsclinic Pharmacy
Sandford Pharmacy
Well Pharmacy - 22 Station Rd, Swanage
Well Swanage - 40 Station Rd
Broadstone Village Pharmacy
Adastral Pharmacy
Automeds Pharmacy - Poole
Crest Pharmacy - Hamworthy
Jhoots Pharmacy - Rosemary HC
Rowlands Pharmacy - Upton Cross
Boots - Bournemouth Commercial Road
Poole Bay Pharmacy
Avicenna - Bearwood
Bear Cross Pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy - Wallisdown
Wallisdown Pharmacy
Automeds - Dorchester
Poundbury Pharmacy
Victoria Park Pharmacy
Beaminster Pharmacy
Jhoots Pharmacy - Lyme Regis
Well Pharmacy - Bridport
Verwood Pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy - Christchruch
Kamsons Pharmacy - Highcliffe
Mudeford Pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy - Christchurch
Castle Lane Pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy - Bournemouth
Blandford Pharmacy
C&M Chemist
Day Lewis - Shelley Manor
Kamsons Pharmacy- Boscombe
Lansdowne Pharmacy
Queens Park Pharmacy

 

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 young people and children

Linden Unit Community Vaccination Clinic

Radipole Ln, Weymouth DT4 0QE (next door to Westhaven Hospital)

Tuesdays 9am-4:30pm

Kings Park Vaccination Centre

Gloucester Rd, Bournemouth BH7 6JF

Wednesdays 9am-4.30pm

Wareham Hospital Vaccination Centre

Streche Road, Wareham BH20 4QQ

Every Monday and Wednesday 9am-4:30pm throughout April.

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.


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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