Staying safe this winter: COVID-19 and flu vaccinations

Advice and Information - 8 October 2025

Information on how to stay well and warm this winter, including relevant vaccines available.
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Should you have the flu vaccine?
The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from the flu.
You can get the FREE NHS flu vaccine if you:

  • are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
  • have certain long-term health conditions
  • are pregnant
  • live in a care home
  • are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
  • live with someone who has a weakened immune system

Should you have the COVID-19 vaccine?
You can get the winter COVID-19 vaccine if you:

  • are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31 January 2026)
  • 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

Are there other vaccines you should have this winter?
The Pneumococcal and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccines help protect against serious illnesses that are more common during winter, such as pneumonia.
Check your eligibility

How to book your vaccine
If you're eligible for the flu vaccine and are aged 18 years or over, you can book a flu vaccination appointment at a pharmacy online or in the NHS App now. You can also call your GP or pharmacy to book an appointment.

Pharmacies in the City of London
Boots,107 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, EC2V 6DN
This pharmacy accepts appointments only for for adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7248 9340
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Boots, 21 NEW CHANGE PASSAGE, LONDON, EC4M 9AG
This pharmacy accepts appointments only for adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7248 3635
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Boots, 80 CANNON STREET, LONDON, EC4N 6AE
This pharmacy accepts appointments only for adults aged 18 or over
Phone: 020 7623 4676
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Boots, 60 GRACECHURCH STREET, LONDON, EC3V 0HR
This pharmacy accepts appointments only for adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7623 4768
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Boots, 171 MOORGATE, LONDON, EC2M 6XQ
This pharmacy accepts appointments only for adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7920 9347
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Boots, 11 OCTAGON ARCADE, LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, LONDON, EC2M 2AB
This pharmacy accepts appointments only for adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7374 0092
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Portmans Pharmacy, UNIT 5, CHERRY TREE WALK, WHITECROSS STREET, LONDON, EC1Y 8NX
This pharmacy accepts walk ins only for adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7638 0067
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Boots, 200 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, EC2M 4NR
This pharmacy accepts appointments only for adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7283 9544
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Boots, 88 ALDGATE HIGH STREET, LONDON, EC3N 1LH
This pharmacy accepts appointments only for adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7265 0343
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SAI PHARMACY, 19 STABLE WALK, GOODMAN FIELDS, LONDON, E1 8ZF
This pharmacy accepts appointments only for adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7488 4970
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BARBICAN PHARMACY & CLINIC, (previously Chauhan S Pharmacy), 36 GOSWELL ROAD, LONDON, EC1M 7AA
This pharmacy accepts walk-ins, or you can book an appointment, for children aged 2 to 3 years and adults aged 18 or over.
Phone: 020 7253 9691
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If you're eligible for the winter COVID-19 vaccine, you can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online or in the NHS App now. You can also call your pharmacy or GP Practice to book your appointment.

Eligibility has recently changed for COVID-19 vaccinations, with the eligible age rising to 75. However, if you have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment, or live in a care home for older adults, you are also eligible. 

More information on eligibility here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/


Vaccination appointments will take place from 1 October 2025.
From 1 October 2025, you may also be able to get your vaccination at:

  • a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site, based in pharmacies
  • Your community pharmacy or GP surgery
  • your care home (if you live in a care home)

You do not need to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment.
The Neaman Practice is not providing COVID-19 vaccinations, for the flu vaccine, they will contact you, when you are eligible. Goodman’s Field Medical Practice is providing both vaccines, they will contact you, when you are eligible. 

If you are a patient of the Neaman Practice, to find your local pharmacy for your COVID-19 vaccination, visit here

For housebound patients

Richmond Road Medical Centre have been commissioned to deliver COVID-19 and flu vaccinations for housebound patients. GP Practices, including the Neaman Practice will be supplying the housebound nursing team with a list of patients who are housebound. The team will then be contacting patients directly to attend the property.

Making sure to keep warm
During the colder months, it’s important to keep warm, so you can prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems. Age UK suggests making sure you heat your home to a temperature that you’re comfortable with. This should be at least 18 degrees in rooms you use often as low indoor temperatures can impact your health.
With the cost of living rising, the NHS has recommended simple changes to help keep your and your home warm. Such as reducing draughts, keeping your bedroom windows closed at night, wearing several layers of thinner clothing and ensure you are eating enough and having hot drinks.

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