Health & Wellbeing guide

Book your autumn flu and COVID vaccines

Check whether you or your family are eligible for free NHS winter vaccines this season and book them in good time before illnesses peak.

Estimated time: 15–30 minutesUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide from early autumn, when the NHS seasonal vaccination programme starts. Have your NHS number or GP details ready, and a list of anyone in the family you help to book for.

Step by step

  1. Check who is eligible this year

    Eligibility for free flu and COVID vaccines is set each season and can change. Check the current groups on the NHS website, such as older adults, pregnant people, people with certain health conditions and carers.

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