Community Vaccination

COVID 19 Vaccinations - updated 29th November 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’.

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

COVID vaccination clinics are now being offered for all eligible patients in the Crane Valley Primary Care Network of GP Practices. These are

  • The Barcellos Family Practice
  • The Cranborne Practice (including Lake Road Surgery)
  • Verwood Surgery
  • West Moors Village Surgery 

This season clinics are held at the Community Vaccination Centre, Lake Road in Verwood taking place during early evenings (5.00pm to 7.00pm) and are scheduled to finish December 10th.

 
Eligible patients who have yet to receive their COVID-19 vaccine this winter are encouraged to contact their GP Practice to book an appointment as soon as possible. 
 

 

The NHS logo, Chistmas lights, a calendar with the date Dec 10th and the words don't miss out on your winter COVID-19 Vaccinations. Contact your GP Practice to book an appointment or book online via the NHS National Booking System.

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. 

Follow this link for more information for patients attending the Crane Valley PCN Community Vaccination Centre>>

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).

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