Following the success of its first ‘Drop-in and Chat’ vaccination clinics, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has added more locations to its summer schedule.
The new drop-ins are a way to support adults with their vaccination decisions in an informal setting. To date, two sessions have been held at Paisley’s Piazza Clinic, with over 80 eligible people dropping in to be vaccinated or chat about vaccinations.
Noting the clinic popularity, the NHSGGC vaccinations team have now added drop-in and chat clinics to Clydebank and Govan also – in addition to the already existing drop-ins planned at Paisley, Whiteinch and Stobhill.
The informal sessions are designed to give people the chance to speak directly with Immunisation Nurses, whether they have questions about eligibility, underlying health conditions, or are supporting someone with additional needs.
Dr Iain Kennedy, NHSGGC Consultant for Public Health Medicine, said: “We’ve always encouraged people to ask questions at their appointments, and we’re proud to now offer a dedicated space for those conversations. These sessions are about creating a safe, supportive environment where people can get the information they need to feel confident about their vaccinations.”
The adult vaccination programme includes protection against Covid-19, flu, shingles, pneumococcal disease, and RSV. Eligible individuals will continue to receive invitations via letter, email, or text to attend appointments at one of 18 community clinics across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The ‘drop-in and chat’ sessions will run throughout August 2025 at the following locations:
- The Piazza, Paisley
- Whiteinch Community Centre
- Stobhill Adult Vaccination Clinic
- Clydebank Health Centre
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
These sessions will run alongside shingles and pneumococcal drop-in vaccination clinics, meaning eligible attendees may also receive their vaccine on the day. No appointment needed.
Eligibility for the shingles vaccine depends on what age people were on the 1st of September 2024, and whether they have an eligible health condition. The following groups are eligible for two doses of the free shingles vaccination in Scotland:
- People aged 50 or over, about to start immunosuppressive therapy.
- People aged 50 or over, with a severely weakened immune system.
- People aged 18 or over who have received a stem cell transplant.
- People aged 18 or over who are having or have had CAR-T therapy in the last 2 years.
- People who were aged 65 or 70 on 1st September 2024.
Anyone under the age of 80, who has previously been invited for this vaccine but chose not to take it at that time is also welcome to drop in.
For more information about eligibility visit www.nhsinform.scot/shingles
Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, can lead to serious complications in older adults. The vaccine is given in two doses and offers over 70% protection.
The Pneumococcal vaccine is available to:
- All adults aged 65 and over
- Those with severely weakened immune systems or undergoing immunosuppressive therapy
Pneumococcal disease can cause life-threatening illnesses such as meningitis, sepsis, and pneumonia.
Eligible adults will be contacted directly with appointment details, or they can attend the following drop-in sessions. For full information on NHSGGC’s adult vaccination programme, visit: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/general-vaccinations/
Shingles and pneumococcal drop-in vaccination clinics and ‘drop-in and chat’ sessions will be available at the following locations:
| Date | Day | Opening Times | Location |
| 12/08/2025 | Tues | 09:00-19:30 | Whiteinch Community Centre, 1 Northinch Court, Glasgow, G14 0UG |
| 15/08/2025 | Fri | 09:00-19:30 | Piazza, 15 Central Rd, Paisley, PA1 1EL |
| 19/08/2025 | Tues | 09:00-19:30 | Whiteinch Community Centre, 1 Northinch Court, Glasgow, G14 0UG |
| 22/08/2025 | Fri | 09:00-19:30 | Piazza, 15 Central Rd, Paisley, PA1 1EL |
| 24/08/2025 | Sun | 09:00-19:30 | Clydebank Health and Care Centre, Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank, G81 1BS |
| 25/08/2025 | Mon | 09:00-19:30 | Stobhill Adult vaccination, 133 Balornock Rd, Glasgow, G21 3UW |
| 25/08/2025 | Mon | 09:00-19:30 | GESH Community Centre, 1 Redcastle Sq, Glasgow, G33 5EG |
| 29/08/2025 | Fri | 09:00-19:30 | Piazza, 15 Central Rd, Paisley, PA1 1EL |
| 30/08/2025 | Sat | 09:00-19:30 | Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4TF |
