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Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/24

Flu and COVID Vaccination

The 2023/24 Autumn/winter vaccination programme is due to commence from September 2023. We recommend that eligible people protect themselves and others and get the free flu vaccination and COVID Booster where eligible. Decision-making on Scotland’s vaccination programme is guided by the independent, expert advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

Overview

In the coming months, we expect to offer a Flu and COVID vaccination (where eligible) to over 700,000 people across Greater Glasgow and Clyde, ranging from school aged children (flu only) to people living in care homes for the elderly. COVID Boosters will be offered to eligible populations at the same time as Flu where possible.

The way you get your Flu & COVID vaccination will have changed over recent years. No Flu or Covid Vaccinations are delivered in General Practice. Vaccinations are given in a range of different settings:

Drop In Clinics

Drop in Vaccination Clinics

Winter vaccines: Drop-in clinics now available

We’re encouraging those eligible to take up the offer of their flu and/or COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. Both viruses can be serious and evidence shows that COVID-19 vaccine protection fades and the flu virus changes over time. Don’t let your protection fade. Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to protect yourself against serious illness. 

If you’re eligible for vaccination and haven’t yet received one, or both, please come along to one of the drop-in clinics below to ensure you’re protected ahead of the festive season:

Monday 18th March 2024

  • Barmulloch Residents Centre, 54 Quarrywood Rd, Glasgow G21 3ET – 09:00am to 16:00pm
  • Johnstone Town Hall: 25 Church St, Johnstone, PA5 8EG – 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • The Hub Community Centre, 405 Kilbowie Rd, Clydebank G81 2TX – 09:00am – 19:00pm

Tuesday 19th March 2024

  • Glasgow Central Mosque: 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA – 09:00am to 19:00pm
  • Whiteinch Community Centre,  1 Northinch Court, Glasgow G14 0UG – 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • Lagoon Leisure Centre: 11 Christie St, Paisley, PA1 1NB – 09:00am – 16:00pm

Wednesday 20th March 2024

  • St Marks Church, 281 Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow G15 7BDs – 09:00am to 19:00pm
  • Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands, 1 Redcastle Sq, Glasgow G33 5EG – 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • Merkland Primary School, Langmuir Rd, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie G66 2QF – 09:00am – 19:00pm

Thursday 21st March 2024

  • Whiteinch Community Centre,  1 Northinch Court, Glasgow G14 0UG – 09:00am to 19:00pm
  • Milngavie Town Hall: 71 Station Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8BZG – 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • Gamble Halls, 44 Shore St, Gourock PA19 1RG – 09:00am – 16:00pm

Friday 22nd March 2024

  • Renfrew Leisure Centre: Paisley Rd, Renfrew PA4 8JL – 09:00am to 19:00pm

Saturday 23rd March 2024

  • Glasgow Central Mosque: 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA – 09:00am to 19:00pm
  • Eastwood Health & Care Centre, Drumby Cres, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7HN – 09:00am – 19:00pm

Sunday 24th March 2024

  • Eastbank Health Promotion Centre, 22 Academy St, Glasgow G32 9AA – 09:00am to 16:00pm
  • Concorde Community Centre, St Mary’s Way, Dumbarton G82 1LJ – 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • Eastwood Health & Care Centre, Drumby Cres, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7HN – 19:00pm

Monday 25th March 2024

  • Barmulloch Residents Centre, 54 Quarrywood Rd, Glasgow G21 3ETA – 09:00am to 19:00pm
  • Johnstone Town Hall: 25 Church St, Johnstone, PA5 8EG- 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • The Hub Community Centre, 405 Kilbowie Rd, Clydebank G81 2TX – 19:00pm

Tuesday 26th March 2024

  • Glasgow Central Mosque: 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA – 09:00am to 19:00pm
  • Whiteinch Community Centre,  1 Northinch Court, Glasgow G14 0UG- 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • Lagoon Leisure Centre: 11 Christie St, Paisley, PA1 1NB – 09:00am- 16:00pm

Wednesday 27th March 2024

  • St Marks Church, 281 Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow G15 7BDs – 09:00am to 19:00pm
  • Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands, 1 Redcastle Sq, Glasgow G33 5EG- 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • Merkland Primary School, Langmuir Rd, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie G66 2QF – 09:00am- 19:00pm

Thursday 28th March 2024

  • Whiteinch Community Centre,  1 Northinch Court, Glasgow G14 0UG – 09:00am to 19:00pm
  • Milngavie Town Hall: 71 Station Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8BZ- 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • Greenock Town Hall: Cathcart Square, Greenock, PA15 1LS – 09:00am- 19:00pm

Saturday 30th March 2024

  • Glasgow Central Mosque: 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA – 09:00am to 19:00pm
  • Alexandria Community Centre: Main St, Alexandria, G83 0NU- 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • Eastwood Health & Care Centre, Drumby Cres, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7HN – 09:00am- 19:00pm

Sunday 31st March 2024

  • Eastbank Health Promotion Centre, 22 Academy St, Glasgow G32 9AA – 09:00am to 16:00pm
  • Eastwood Health & Care Centre, Drumby Cres, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7HN – 09:00am – 19:00pm
  • Lagoon Leisure Centre: 11 Christie St, Paisley, PA1 1NB – 09:00am- 19:00pm

Mobile Vaccination Bus

The Mobile Vaccination Bus is a drop in service.  This means that there may be busy times and you may have to wait.  The mobile clinic can only accommodate 4 vaccinators and a limited supply of vaccine.  Please be patient.  You may wish to book an appointment at one of our Vaccination Centres instead.  You can do this by going to the online booking portal at Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or calling the National Contact Centre on 0800 030 8013.

The Mobile Vaccination Bus service will offer the following vaccinations:

  • All adults aged 65 years and over will be offered the COVID booster vaccination and Flu Vaccination.
  • The flu vaccination will also be offered to those aged 50-64 years without an underlying clinical at-risk condition.

Monday 18th March – Asda Govan, 500 Helen Street, Govan, G51 3HR – 9:00am-16:00pm

Tuesday 19th March – Bridgeton Community Learning Centre, 68 Dale Street, Bridgeton, G40 4TL – 09:00am-16:00pm

Wednesday 20th March – Morrisons Cardonald, 1760 Paisley Road West, Cardonald, G52 2BW – 09:00am – 16:00pm

Thursday 21st March – Asda Maryhill, 20 Rothes Drive, Maryhill, G23 5EZ – 09:00am – 16:00pm

Children and Young People

If you have a child age 6 months – 2 years at risk, aged 2-5 years, Primary and Secondary aged children then they will be offered Flu only vaccination as part of the Winter programme.  Those aged 6months to 5 years will be appointed through child immunisation clinics and those who are of school age will be vaccinated in the school setting.

Children aged 6 months-4 years who are at higher clinical risk of COVID-19 are eligible for a vaccine this winter. Your baby must turn 6 months before 01 September 2023 to be eligible.

Children aged 5-15 years old who are at higher clinical risk of COVID-19, or household contacts (12+) of someone at risk are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this winter. Your child must turn 5 before 01 September 2023 to be eligible.

Children under 16 with certain conditions are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this winter.  Invitations/prompts to book an appointment have already been sent for those aged 12-15.  Parents and carers of those under 12 should wait to be contacted by NHS Scotland.

Children of School age will be vaccinated by the School Immunisation Team.  Please note, Childhood Flu Vaccine is not stocked at Adult Mass Community Clinics. If your child has missed their vaccination at school and you would like to arrange an appointment, please get in touch Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm and Saturday’s 09.00am till 1.00pm on 0800 030 8013.

Older People

If you are aged 65 years or over you will receive an invite and appointment for your Flu and Covid Booster Vaccination. Please do not contact your GP as GP’s are no longer involved in vaccination. Should you need to change your appointment/location please follow the details in the letter on how to do that.

JCVI recommend vaccinating those aged 65 and above. Scotland operates an extended flu programme also offering vaccination to those 50-64 considered at lower risk of flu as there is still a clear health benefit for vaccinating them as per JCVI advice.  

Adults who have a weakened immune system (WIS) and those over 75 years

Those aged 75 years and over and those with a weakened immune system, carers and those living with people with immunosuppression will have been scheduled for appointments from mid-October based on JCVI Guidance that the best protection is in the 3 months after. Whilst optimum protection is in the first 3 months following vaccination, individuals still have protection beyond this period.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) and Scottish Government are now working closely with Health Boards on bringing forward winter vaccinations, where possible, for those at highest risk of becoming seriously ill from flu and COVID-19. This includes care home residents, those aged 75+ and those aged 12+ with weakened immune systems.

In order to change their appointment they can: Rearrange or opt-out of your vaccination appointment | NHS inform or call Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm and Saturday’s 09.00am till 1.00pm on 0800 030 8013.

Aged 50 or over, Pregnant Women, Carers and those who share a home with an individual who is immunosupressed
  • Aged 50 -64 years with no underlying health conditions – you will be offered flu only vaccination as part of the Winter programme based on JCVI recommendations.
  • If you are pregnant you will receive your flu vaccine and this will be offered at your ante natal appointment. 

JCVI advises the following groups be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine this autumn:

  • residents in a care home for older adults
  • all adults aged 65 years and over
  • persons aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group, as laid out in the Immunisation Green Book, COVID-19 chapter (Green Book)
  • frontline health and social care workers
  • persons aged 12 to 64 years who are household contacts (as defined in the Green Book) of people with immunosuppression
  • persons aged 16 to 64 years who are carers (as defined in the Green Book) and staff working in care homes for older adults#

I am pregnant, should I get my covid-19 vaccination?

  • COVID-19 vaccines are strongly recommended in pregnancy. Vaccination is the best way to protect against the known risks of COVID-19 in pregnancy for both women and babies, including admission of the woman to intensive care and premature birth of the baby.
  • In the UK, all pregnant women are urged to book their latest COVID-19 booster vaccine as they are recognised as a clinical risk group.
  • With new variants in circulation, it is particularly important for pregnant women to have a full course of COVID-19 vaccines if they have not already done so, to protect themselves and their babies – having the two doses and the booster makes you 88% less likely to be admitted to hospital with COVID-19 than those who are unvaccinated.
  • Women may wish to discuss the benefits and risks of being vaccinated with their healthcare professional and reach a joint decision based on individual circumstances.
  • Women should not stop breastfeeding in order to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Women trying to become pregnant do not need to avoid pregnancy after vaccination and currently there is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 vaccines will affect fertility.
  • The groups below are eligible for their flu and COVID-19 vaccines this winter
    • Frontline health and social care workers (appointments begin 4 Sept for this group)
    • Residents and staff in care homes for older adults
    • Those aged 65 and over
    • Those aged 6 months to 64 years of age who are at higher clinical risk from COVID-19
    • Pregnant women
    • Carers aged 16-64
    • Household contacts of those with a weakened immune system aged 12-64
  • Getting vaccinated is the safest and most effective way to protect yourself against viruses circulating this winter.
  • To optimise an individual’s protection over the winter months and alleviate pressures on the NHS, the winter programme will aim to complete most vaccinations by early December, but the programme will run until 31 March 2024.
  • Protection from the COVID-19 vaccines does not stop after 3 months, but slowly starts to fade.
  • NHS Scotland encourages people (aged 12 and over) to opt to receive information about their flu and COVID-19 vaccines by email or text in future. This allows us to send you helpful reminders and updates about your appointment and ensures NHS funds are directed to where they’re needed most; and it’s better for the environment too. You can update your communications preferences on the online booking portal (log in details will be provided on letters)

Scotland’s vaccination programme has always offered vaccinations in the safest and most effective way possible. Evidence shows that administration of both vaccines together is a safe and efficient way to deliver maximum protection over winter months. Last winter, over 89% of COVID-19 and flu vaccines were co-administered.

Our aim is to ensure those in the at risk cohorts defined by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) Guidance have had an invite and the opportunity to receive both their Flu and COVID Vaccinations prior to Christmas 2023. COVID 19 is still around so make sure you protect yourself against Flu and COVID this winter and when invited attend to receive your vaccination.

If you cannot attend the appointment allocated on the letter.  You can change this via the NHS Inform Booking portal  Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or by calling the National Contact Centre on 0800 030 8013

What do I do if I have had recently tested positive for COVID?

There is no need to wait to be vaccinated if you have recently had Covid unless you have a fever or are unwell.  You can rearrange your appointment if you feel unwell.

To find out if you are eligible for flu vaccination, please visit the Flu vaccine | NHS inform

To find out if you are eligible for COVID Vaccination please visit NHS Inform.

Information can be found in English about the Autumn/Winter Programme. This is available in a number of formats including easy read, large print, audio, winter vaccinations during pregnancy: (Link will be added in due course)

Your Appointment

About your Autumn/Winter Vaccination Appointment
  • Where eligible Flu and COVID Vaccination will be given at the same appointment.. 
  • Appointments will be available right the way through to December, ensuring all those eligible are protected before flu and COVID-19 viruses are most likely to be circulating.
  • Most adults who are eligible for one or both vaccines will have already been contacted by NHS Scotland. Depending on communication preferences, this will have been by letter, email or text.  Please attend the appointment you’ve been given, or make or rearrange your appointment as soon as possible.
  • More information is available on Winter vaccines | NHS inform including a self-help guide that helps citizens to find out about the vaccines you may be eligible for, and how you’ll be offered them.
Attending your appointment

Attending your appointment

There is no requirement to wear a mask when attending our vaccination clinics. If you have a weakened immune system and prefer to wear a mask you can choose to do this.

How do I reschedule my appointment?

Please reschedule via Booking Portal Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or call 0800 030 8013 during the hours of Mon to Fri 09.00am to 6.00pm or Sat 09.00am to1.00pm

I am eligible for both a flu and COVID-19 vaccine this winter and have received either of these separately at an earlier appointment, my upcoming appointment (to receive the other vaccine) is showing as being cancelled?

If you’re eligible for both a flu and COVID-19 vaccine this winter and have received either of these separately at an earlier appointment, your upcoming appointment (to receive the other vaccine) may unfortunately show as being cancelled on the booking portal. This is because the system has recognised you as being fully vaccinated this winter after your first appointment. We are working to resolve this issue, but in the meantime, if you are still able to, please attend the original appointment date and time you were given, or alternatively you can call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013 to rearrange.

How do I reschedule my appointment?

If you are unable to attend or cannot get to this location, you can change your appointment online at:

Or you can call the helpline number to rearrange your appointment Mon to Fri 09.00am to 6.00pm on 0800 030 8013 or Sat 09.00am to1.00pm

Please note this number is for rescheduling appointments only.

Can I choose what vaccine I receive?

The Vaccines we give are those recommended by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).  You are unable to choose the vaccine you receive.

What can I expect after my vaccine?
Autumn/Winter Vaccinations for NHSGGC Staff

If you work for the NHS in Scotland or provide Home Care Services to clients in their own homes, or work within a Care Home then you will be included in the Winter Vaccination Programme.

If you work in a non-patient facing environment you will be offered Flu only and we have set up dedicated clinics for you to attend.  Our booking Portal is still open. To book an appointment please visit the Booking Portal Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or call 0800 030 8013.  Our clinics operate 8-8 and in some locations 7 days per week.

If you work in a patient facing environment then we will set up dedicated clinics for staff to attend for Flu and Covid Booster and we have dedicated staff clinics during the first two weeks of October 2023. You can book an appointment at any clinic that is most convenient either close to your workplace or close to your home. To book an appointment please visit the Booking Portal Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or call 0800 030 8013.  Our clinics operate 8-8 and in some locations 7 days per week.

Where will I be required to attend for my appointment? – Vaccination Clinics in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

East Dunbartonshire
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Milngavie Town Hall: 71 Station Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8BZParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Milngavie Town Hall – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Merkland Primary School, Langmuir Rd, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie G66 2QFParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Merkland Primary School – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Renfrewshire
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Renfrew Leisure Centre: Paisley Rd, Renfrew PA4 8JLParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Renfrew Leisure Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Johnstone Town Hall: 25 Church St, Johnstone, PA5 8EGParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Johnstone Town Hall – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Lagoon Leisure Centre: 11 Christie St, Paisley, PA1 1NBParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Lagoon Leisure Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
East Renfrewshire
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Barrhead Health & Social Care Centre, 213 Main St, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 1SAParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Barrhead Health & Care Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Glasgow City
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Whiteinch Community Centre,  1 Northinch Court, Glasgow G14 0UGParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Whiteinch Community Centre – Google Maps Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Barmulloch Residents Centre, 54 Quarrywood Rd, Glasgow G21 3ETHearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Barmulloch Residents Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Glasgow Central Mosque: 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TAParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Glasgow Central Mosque – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Eastbank Health Promotion Centre, 22 Academy St, Glasgow G32 9AAParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Eastbank Health Promotion Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
St Marks Church, 281 Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow G15 7BDHearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
St Mark’s Church – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands, 1 Redcastle Sq, Glasgow G33 5EGParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
West Dunbartonshire
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Alexandria Community Centre: Main St, Alexandria, G83 0NUParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Alexandria Community Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Concorde Community Centre, St Mary’s Way, Dumbarton G82 1LJParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Concorde Community Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
The Hub Community Centre, 405 Kilbowie Rd, Clydebank G81 2TXParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
The Hub Community Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Inverclyde
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Greenock Town Hall: Cathcart Square, Greenock, PA15 1LSParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Greenock Town Hall – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail

Community Pharmacies – Flu Vaccination Only

If you are aged over 50 years or aged 18-49 years and have an underlying condition and normally receive flu vaccination it can be administered at participating pharmacies which can be found: Further details to follow.

If you are an NHS member of staff, work in a Care Home or provide care at home then you can also attend a local community pharmacy for your flu vaccination.

If you are aged 16-18 with an underlying condition and still at school then you will receive your flu vaccination at school. If you miss your flu vaccination this year there is still an opportunity to receive this as flu season runs through to the end of March 2024.

Adults aged 16-18yrs who remain in secondary education will not be vaccinated in community pharmacy. This cohort will be picked up by the School Health Service.

This is the link to the list of community pharmacies participating in this year’s programme –