Carers' vaccination programme

Are carers eligible for the Autumn Booster?

Carers have not been highlighted as eligible for the Covid 19 booster this Autumn, however, if you fall into one of the below categories you are entitled to one.

People who are eligible to get a booster through the NHS include:

• everyone aged 65 and above,
• pregnant women,
• care home residents,
• people aged 6 months old or above with certain health conditions,
• frontline health and care staff,

If eligible, you are encouraged to come forward as soon as you can. This is to give you the best possible protection. It is important to top up your protection, even if you have had a vaccine or been ill with COVID-19 before, as immunity fades over time and the virus can change each year.

If you are eligible you can book your COVID-19 vaccine on the NHS App or by visiting the NHS website. Those who can’t get online can also make a booking at one of the same sites by calling 119 for free. Where possible, you will also be offered the flu vaccine at the same appointment. We encourage you to take up this offer to get protected against both viruses in just a few minutes. If this is not possible, it is better to get each vaccine as soon as you can rather than waiting.