Spring vaccinations available for eligible members of the public

COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for all eligible members of the public at a drop-in clinic in Wickford.

It is part of the Spring vaccine campaign to encourage all eligible members of the public to come forward and have their vaccines to help keep them safe and well.

Those currently eligible include adults aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults and individuals aged 6 months and over who have a weakened immune system.

The experienced vaccination team at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has delivered more than 1.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations since 2021.

Vaccinations are available at The Lodge in Runwell and there is no need to book – just check the dates and times on the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s (EPUT) website.

Full details of who is eligible for COVID-19 can be found here.

We have the below availability for vaccinations at The Lodge and these can either be a walk in appointment or you can book via the National Booking Service.

Saturday 25 May     8.30am to 2pm (all ages 5 and over)

Saturday 1 June      8.30am to 2pm (age 12+)

Saturday 8 June      8.30am to 12pm (all ages 5 and over)

We also have the below availability for vaccinations at a pop up clinic at the Coach House, Trinity Street, Halstead CO9 1JD and these are bookable via Covid Helpline: 0344 257 3961, although there are a few walk in appointments available.

Tuesday 28 May      10am to 2pm

Tuesday 4 June      10am to 2pm

These appointments are for anyone who is 75 before 30 June 2024 and 18 years old and above who are severely immunosuppressed.

Alternatively, if you aren’t able to book online, you can call 119 where translators will also be available to support you if you need. Get the extra protection you need this spring, search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’.