Loading...
Vaccinations NHS Lothian
abstract

Adult Flu Vaccination

Adult Flu Vaccination

The flu vaccine offers the best possible protection against illness from the flu virus over the wintertime.

You’re eligible for a flu vaccine this winter if you’re:

  • aged 65 and over
  • aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
  • pregnant
  • a resident of a care home for older adults
  • living with someone who has a weakened immune system
  • an unpaid or young carer
  • a frontline health or social care worker
  • a non-frontline NHS worker
  • a poultry worker or bird handler
  • an asylum seeker living in a Home Office hotel or B&B accommodation
  • experiencing homelessness or substance misuse
  • living in a Scottish prison

Film clips tailored for the following communities have been created to share important messaging:

How To Get Vaccinated

Invitations will be sent to groups aged 65 and over and those aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition:

  • Digital invitations (text or email) will be sent to those who have opted for digital communication.
  • Postal invitations will be sent to those who have not opted for digital communication. 

Local Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Teams will contact care homes to arrange vaccination of their residents.

For eligible groups not sent a scheduled invite, please self-book using the online portal, or contact us to make an appointment.

How to Book or Reschedule Your Vaccination Appointment

Log in online using your unique username and password:

  • Your username will be in your letter, email, or text message.
  • If you need your login details, you can recover them easily.

Prefer to call? You can also book or reschedule your appointment by phone.

Need more help? Visit NHS Inform for full guidance on accessing the portal, booking and rescheduling.

Vaccination Clinics

Locations, Opening Times and Accessibility Guides

Accessibility Guides:

  • Click the links below to view the accessibility guide for each of our vaccination clinics.

Language Support:

  • Telephone Interpretation: Available at all clinics. Inform the vaccinator or team member of your preferred language.
  • BSL Interpreters: Arrange in advance by contacting the Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline.

Staff Winter Vaccine

Winter Flu Vaccine for Health and Social Care Staff

Who can get vaccinated?
  • All frontline Health and Social Care Workers
  • All NHS Workers

Are eligible for a flu vaccine.

How to get vaccinated?

Two Convenient Options:

  • Drop-in clinics: available at designated clinics. See details below.
  • Book online: appointments are available through the national booking portal at all community clinics listed above and designated staff clinics listed below.
Carer Positive Icon
Awards Aware Icon
We are a Living wage Employer Icon
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Logo
Young Person's Guaranteed Employer Logo
Scottish Top Employers Logo
Disability Confident Employer Logo

 
NHS Lothian Charity Logo
Tel: +44 (0)131 465 5850
Email: loth.charity@nhs.scot

Scottish Registered Charity No: SC007342
The official charity of NHS Lothian.
From the everyday to the transformational, we support NHS Lothian to excel for all the communities it serves: patients, families, carers and staff.
Making healthcare better, together.