Greenwich people who are eligible for COVID-19 and flu vaccines this winter are being encouraged to use local pharmacies if their GP practice doesn’t offer the jabs.
It’s important to get your winter flu and COVID-19 vaccinations if you’re eligible. Getting vaccinated every year will top up your protection and reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms.
You can get both the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccines if you:
Carers and people who live with someone who have a weakened immune system can get the flu vaccine.
Children aged two or three years and school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) can get the children’s flu vaccine.
If you’re eligible for an NHS flu vaccine, you can:
Some people may be able to get vaccinated through their maternity service or care home.
Children aged 2 and 3 years old can get the Children’s flu vaccine at their GP surgery. School-aged children will get their vaccine through their school or a community clinic.
If you’re eligible for the winter COVID-19 vaccine, you can:
Some GP practices in the Greenwich are running vaccine clinics and will invite eligible people registered with them to get vaccinated.
Many people in south east London require equipment to help them at home. This includes mobility aids, bath lifts, grab rails and raised furniture. NRS healthcare has provided this equipment for many London boroughs, including Bromley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Southwark, but is currently winding up its operations. As a result, these local authorities are moving […]
This meeting will be held in public via MS Teams. If members of the public would like to submit a question relating to the agenda, in advance, please do so by contacting greenwich.corporate@selondonics.nhs.uk – we will endeavour to provide an answer to all questions submitted in advance but please note that those submitted less than […]
Bengali women in Greenwich enjoyed a talk on menopause from their local NHS. The session was organised for the Bengali women’s group following their regular yoga session, and provided a dedicated space for women to ask questions, share experiences, and receive information about menopause. The session was organised through a collaboration between NHS South East […]