As we move into Spring 2025, it’s the perfect time to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccination. 

Viruses change, and protection fades over time.  The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19 virus, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness.  People at increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 are invited to receive the vaccine, which the NHS usually offers in spring and early winter.

The UK’s spring 2025 COVID-19 vaccine  is recommended for: 

• adults aged 75 years and over (including those who will be 75 by June 2025)
• residents in a care home for older adults
• individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined by the NHS *

 * To establish if you are in an at risk group please download NHS COVID-19 Risk Group information by following this link>> 

What do I need to do?

Your GP Practice will contact you to offer an appointment if your NHS record suggests you may be eligible.  If you are eligible but have not heard from your GP Practice by the 12^th of April, please contact them to enquire.

Take Action Today!

Getting your spring 2025 COVID-19 booster is a simple yet vital step to protect yourself and those you care about. Book your appointment now and contribute to the fight against COVID-19!   

Find out more about the Spring COVID-19 Vaccination in this Government booklet>>

COVID vaccination clinics are now being offered at the Community Vaccination Clinic in Newtown Road, next door to the Lake Road Surgery in Verwood for eligible patients of

• The Barcellos Family Practice

• The Cranborne Practice (including Lake Road Surgery)

• Verwood Surgery

These clinics are being held as drive throughs starting Saturday the 12th of April, then on Tuesday evenings throughout April on the 15th, 22nd and 29th of April. 

Please note that West Moors Village Surgery are holding COVID vaccination clinics at their surgery in Station Road, West Moors from 1st April.

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.

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:>>

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).