Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Vaccination
The COVID-19 vaccination is the largest vaccine programme in the history of the NHS.
The vaccines have been through the same regulatory approval process as all other medicines used in this country to make sure they meet strict safety standards and offer high levels of protection.
Research has shown the vaccines help:
- reduce your risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19
- reduce your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19
- protect against COVID-19 variants
For information, visit NHS: Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
Eligibility
Current eligibility is available at NHS: Who can get the vaccine.
How to get your vaccine
If you are eligible you can:
- book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online
- find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site to get vaccinated without needing an appointment
- wait to be contacted by a local NHS service such as your GP surgery and book your appointments with them
The vaccine is free of charge on the NHS.
Please be aware of scams. You will not be asked for your bank details or need copies of personal identity documents such as your passport.
Information in other formats
GOV.UK: COVID-19 vaccination: British Sign Language resources