The NHS are hoping to increase booster jab uptake and from Monday will open walk-in vaccination sites in England ahead of a “challenging” winter.

Appointments will not be required, and anyone eligible who had their second vaccine at least 6 months ago can turn up.

NHS England said almost every person registered with a GP practice lives within 10 miles of a vaccination site.

Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and deputy lead for the NHS covid-19 vaccination programme said: “NHS staff are making it as easy as possible for people to get their top-up vaccination, and from today people can now go online, find their nearest site and go and get their booster without delay.

“The booster is not just a nice to have, it is really important protection ahead of what we know will be a challenging winter.

“So if you are eligible, please do check the site finder and go get your jab.”

If you’d like to attend a walk-in clinic, we’ve listed where you can find them in Cumbria.

 

NHS Covid-19 booster jab walk-in clinics in Cumbria

Currently the only walk-in vaccine centre in Cumbria is in St Paul’s Church, Carlisle. You can attend Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between the hours of 9am and 5:30pm. This clinic will only be vaccinating those aged 16 and over.

The St Paul’s clinic is able to give first, second and booster doses and can do so without booking an appointment.

Vaccines for kids aged 12-15

Throughout Cumbria, schools will be visited by immunisation teams to administer vaccines. To receive the vaccine a parent consent form must be signed.

Upper Eden Baptist Church in Victoria Square, Kirkby Stephen also offers vaccines for children over 12. However, due to vaccine availability it is advised to phone ahead for an appointment.

Other vaccine clinics in Cumbria

Throughout Cumbria there are several more vaccine clinics, however it is advisable to phone ahead to book an appointment due to vaccine availability.

These clinics are:

  • Upper Eden Baptist Church, Victoria Square, Kirkby Stephen
  • Auction Mart, Penrith
  • Westmorland Shopping Centre, Kendal
  • Kendal Primary Care Network, Kendal
  • Gill Rise, Ulverston

For information on drop-in centres visit the NHS website here, and for more information on who is eligible for the vaccine visit the NHS advice page here.