COVID-19 Vaccination
Covid Spring Booster Vaccinations
The Government has recently announced the 2024 Covid-19 Spring Booster Vaccination Programme which kicks off on Monday 17th April 2023. The eligible patient population are:
- adults aged 75 years and over.
- residents in a care home for older adults
We are delivering these vaccinations at East Way Clinic on the following Saturdays:
11th May
18th May
You will automactically contacted to arrange this vaccination. If you are housebound, then our team will contact you directly to visit you at home to deliver the vaccination. We are unable to state when this will be so we thank you for your patience whilst you wait for your contact.
You may also call 119, to arrange your vaccination at an alternative location. Or click on the National Booking Service Link below....
Covid Passport
Your GP is currently not able to provide you with a COVID Vaccination Certificate or a Vaccination Passport. Your vaccine history should now be visible on the NHS App. If you have a smartphone or tablet you can find details of all your vaccinations including COVID by registering on the NHS App using the link below. You will also have access to your medical history and be able to manage your prescriptions online.
“NHS App – NHS” https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/nhs-app/
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Are you travelling abroad and need proof of covid-19 vaccination status ? Gov.uk says GPs cannot provide letters showing your Covid-19 vaccination status. These are the current options |
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Do you have a smartphone or iPad/Tablet ? |
No smartphone or smart device ? No problem… |
No devices ? No Internet ? No problem…. |
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You can download the NHS App. Get started here NHSApp There also a YouTube Quick Guide to getting started.
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You can use the NHS App via a computer or laptop. Get Started Here at NHS App Online
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From 17th May Call NHS 119 and they will be able to post a letter to you. You will need to provide details of the country you are travelling to for this. See Gov.uk Demonstrating your Covid-19 Status when travelling abroad
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Lateral Flow Tests
Rapid Lateral Flow Testing (LFT) help to identify covid in people who do not have symptoms but are still infectious and can pass the virus on to other people. The testing kits are available to purchase from pharmacies and can also be ordered online using the following link:
You can no longer get free polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests from the NHS.
Instead, you can buy PCR tests from shops and pharmacies, including online.
You might also be able to get free PCR tests if you’re eligible. Find out who can get a free NHS COVID-19 test and how to get one.
Find out more about coronavirus symptoms, testing and vaccination and how to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus.