The NHS in London is reminding eligible people to get their COVID-19 spring booster vaccine before 17th June 2025.
Local teams in London are working hard to make the vaccine available to as many people as possible this year, which provides vital protection against different strains of the COVID-19 virus and reduces the risk of serious illness and hospitalisation.
The covid spring booster is available at around 800 locations across the UK and there are around 300,000 booking slots available via the national booking service.
Medical Director for the NHS in London, Dr Chris Streather, said: “Covid-19 continues to be dangerous for those most at risk, particularly older people and those with weakened immune systems, so we are encouraging all those who are eligible to come forward and get vaccinated as soon as possible.
“NHS staff will continue to organise visits to care homes for older people and eligible housebound patients, with the latest data showing uptake among older adults in care homes is now at 50%.
“You do not need to wait until you are invited and can visit the NHS website, use the NHS App or call 119 to book an appointment.”
The walk-in vaccination service at Whittington Health NHS Trust in North London, provides drop-in appointments from Monday to Friday, at 9am-10am and then again at 4pm-5pm.
Kevin Gilbride, Clinical Lead for Vaccinations at Whittington Health NHS Trust, said: “Vaccination is one of the simplest and most effective forms of self-care. It’s a layer of protection, not just for yourself, but for those around you.
“If you’re eligible for the spring vaccine, please don’t delay. Speak to your GP or book a walk-in appointment through the national booking system and give yourself the best chance of staying well.”
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a range of walk-in and bookable vaccination appointments at a variety of locations for Londoners’ accessibility and convenience, from the Paediatric COVID-19 Clinic, to Cumberland Market.
Deborah Scott, Senior Clinical Lead for Vaccinations at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “At UCLH our aim is to ensure that those most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 are vaccinated.
“As well as contacting your GP and using the national booking service you can also check online for one of our walk-in clinics that could be in a more convenient location for you. Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated this spring.”
Signing up for NHS vaccination appointments can be done quickly and conveniently from home. If you are eligible, book your vaccinations now either via the national booking service or by calling 119.
Appointments are available at GP practices and pharmacies until Tuesday 17th June. Full details of available walk-in appointments are also available on the NHS walk-in finder.
Eligible people, include adults aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults and individuals aged six months and over who are immunosuppressed.
