COVID VACCINATIONS

Covid VaccinationsFree COVID-19 vaccinations will be available from 1st October 2026 if you:

  • are aged 75 or over.
  • are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.
  • live in a care home for older adults.

Those who are at risk will include:

  • Organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant patients
  • Those being treated with systemic steroids for more than a month
  • Those living with HIV
  • Those receiving immunosuppressive or immunomodulating biological therapy, including children who are about to receive therapy
  • Those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
  • Those requiring long-term treatment for immunosuppression
  • Those with a history of haematological malignancy including chronic leukaemia, lymphomas, and leukaemia
  • Those with genetic disorders affecting the immune system

For more information on who can receive a covid vaccination this Autumn please visit link: COVID-19 vaccine – NHS

Covid Booster 2026 UK

For 2026, the UK continues to offer COVID-19 booster jabs. These supplementary doses aim to sustain and strengthen immunity against emerging variants. This proactive approach helps in combating variants and ensures ongoing protection in  the face of evolving COVID challenges. 

Booking a Covid Booster

In the UK, booking a COVID-19 booster jab is easy. Eligible individuals can book online via our website. Boosters are recommended to enhance immunity, especially for vulnerable groups. Appointments are widely available at our vaccination sites ensuring convenient access for all.

Our Sites

We offer services from various sites:-

  • Lobley Hill Pharmacy – In the Pharmacy (Gateshead/Newcastle) NE11 9LJ
  • Guidepost Scout HQ (Northumberland) NE62 5DF
  • Monkseaton Methodist Church Whitley Bay (North Tyneside) NE25 8AQ
  • Lobley Hill Vaccination Site – At the community centre opposite the Pharmacy. (Gateshead/Newcastle) NE11 9LJ
  • Ashington – Reiverdale Scout HQ (Northumberland) NE63 9GH
  • Throckley Community Centre (Newcastle) NE15 9EL

Lobley Hill Pharmacy

72 Malvern Gardens
Gateshead
NE11 9LJ

Guidepost Scout HQ

Olympia Avenue
Guidepost
Northumberland
NE62 5DF

Monkseaton Methodist Church

37 Front Street
Monkseaton
Whitley Bay, NE25 8AQ

Lobley Hill Community Centre

47-49 Scafell Gardens
Gateshead
NE11 9LS

Ashington Scouts HQ (Northumberland)

Reiverdale  Scout Group
Reiverdale Road 
Ashington 
NE63 9GH

Throckley Community Centre

Back Victoria Terrace, 
Throckley, 
Newcastle upon Tyne 
NE15 9EL

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