Vaccinations

We provide many different NHS vaccinations throughout the lives of our patients. From birth we are there to help protect you and your family against a range of illnesses.

We will invite our patients for vaccines depending on eligibility and age. If you think you require a vaccination please let us know. We love to hear from you.

Find out more about the NHS vaccination schedule

How to arrange an appointment

More information about how we will invite you for a vaccination

Childhood vaccination

At 8 weeks old we vaccinate little ones against a range of illness. Our caring nurse team will look after you and your child and answer any queries or concerns you have.

Find out more about the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

Find out things you can do to help your child on vaccination day and what to expect afterwards

Flu

Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It’s offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

The NHS website provides information about who can get it, how to book and where to get the vaccine.

Find out about flu vaccination for adults

Find out about flu vaccination for children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people get it several times during their life.

It usually gets better by itself, but in some people (especially babies and older adults) it can cause illnesses, such as pneumonia.

Find out about the RSV Vaccine

COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19.

The NHS website provides information about the vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects.

Find out about COVID-19 vaccination

Shingles

Shingles is a common condition that causes a painful rash. It can sometimes lead to serious problems such as long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness.

Find out if you are eligible

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection. Most people get better in 2 to 4 weeks, but babies, older people, and people with heart or lung conditions are at risk of getting seriously ill and may need treatment in hospital.

The risk of developing Pneumonia can be easily reduced with vaccination.

Travel

We are providing NHS travel vaccinations at Hillcrest Surgery free of charge. These include  Polio, Typhoid, Hep A and Cholera. We require you to make an appointment to talk to our nurses at least 6 weeks prior to your date of travel.

The nurse will discuss your travel plans during a 20 minute assessment. They can then let you know what vaccines you need (if any) and when.

Contact us to make an appointment

We are unable to provide any private (chargeable) vaccinations. This can be provided at a private travel clinic. 

To find out what you need you can access a private travel clinic. Some pharmacies offer travel vaccinations also. For more information visit Travel vaccinations – NHS (www.nhs.uk).

Related information

NHS vaccinations and when to have them