Community Vaccination
COVID 19 Vaccinations - updated 9th September 2024
As we move into autumn, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the autumn, previously known as the ‘Autumn Booster’.
- adults aged 65 years and over
- residents in a care home for older adults
- individuals aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group *
- frontline NHS and social care workers, and those working in care homes for older people
- The Barcellos Family Practice
- The Cranborne Practice (including Lake Road Surgery)
- Verwood Surgery
- West Moors Village Surgery
Patients will be contacted by SMS Text message with an invitation to book a slot at one of these clinics. Those without mobile phone numbers registered with their surgery will be contacted by phone call.
About the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19.
The NHS England website is regularly updated and maintains the latest information about who can get a COVID-19 vaccine, the types of COVID-19 vaccines available and information on standards of safety quality and effectiveness. Visit the NHS England Coronavirus vaccines web page for more information by following this link:>>
Crane Valley PCN Community Vaccination Centre
December 2021 saw the launch of a new vaccination centre led by GP Practices within the Crane Valley Primary Care Network (PCN). The Crane Valley PCN vaccination site enabled GP practices in the area to accelerate the delivery of booster vaccines to local patients.
Since then, site staff have delivered thousands of doses to the local community.
The Community Vaccination centre is located at 131 Newtown Road, Verwood BH31 6EH, and is based in the bungalow nextdoor to Lake Road surgery.
Surgeries in the Network offer a range of Vaccinations, including seasonal flu, routinely provided to adults, young people and children. Contact your GP surgery directly about vaccines other than for COVID. Please visit individual surgery websites for more information on vaccinations offered.
Why is my recent COVID vaccination not showing on my NHS COVID pass?
The NHS COVID pass closed on 4 December 2023, as vaccination status no longer needs to be demonstrated domestically or for international travel and the pass is no longer needed.
Most patients can see this information in their GP health record on the NHS App within the 'Check Your Covid-19 Vaccine Record' section within the 'Your Health' icon.
The NHS App continues to provide a simple and secure way for people to access a range of NHS services. Please be aware that travel restrictions and requirements can change, you should stay up to date with the latest information from the relevant authorities when planning your international travel.
More information relating to entry requirements can be obtained from the Foreign Office Travel Advice website - Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
