Who can access the Seasonal NHS Flu Vaccination service?
The list of individuals eligible for a free, NHS flu vaccination, starting from the 1st of September 2025, are:
However, on the 1st of October 2025, the NHS Autumn/Winter 2025 flu vaccination service will be available for free to those who are:
Aged 65 years and above
Aged 18 years to under 65 years and are in clinical risk groups (in accordance with the Green Book, Influenza Chapter 19)
Individuals in long-stay residential care homes
Carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person.
Individuals who are in close contact of immunocompromised people
Frontline workers in a social care setting who are without an employer-led occupational health scheme. This includes people working in a registered residential care or nursing home, a registered domiciliary care provider, a voluntary managed hospice provider and who receive direct payments (personal budgets) or Personal Health budgets like a Personal Assistant.
If you have experienced a serious allergic reaction to the flu vaccination or any of its contained ingredients, you will be excused from accessing this service.
Who can access the Seasonal COVID-19 Vaccination service?
The list of individuals eligible for a free, NHS COVID-19 Vaccination, starting from the 1st of October 2025 are:
Aged 75 years or over (including those who will be 75 years old by the 31st of January 2026)
Aged 6 months old to 74 years old and have a weakened immune system due to a health condition or treatment
Living in a care home for older adults.
Do I need to pay for this service?
Individuals who qualify for the Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination service under the NHS, can receive the flu jab free of charge.
Do I need to book an appointment?
Patients across England, looking to book their NHS flu/COVID vaccination, can do so online using these links:
For patients in Wales, we advise you to walk in or call your local Allied Pharmacy to arrange with a member of our team a time suitable to you for your seasonal vaccine.
How can a pharmacist help?
At Allied Pharmacies, as well as providing patients with the flu or COVID-19 vaccination, pharmacists can:
Check if you need a vaccine
Book you in for an appointment
Check your existing appointments and appointment details
Cancel any current appointments
Where can I access this service?
You can find an Allied Pharmacy that provides this service by entering your postcode above. This will give you with a list of nearby pharmacies with their addresses and opening hours.
You can also look for an Allied Pharmacy here, where you will find contact details such as a phone number, email address and directions. This will enable you to contact your local pharmacy for any queries or information regarding our Seasonal Flu or COVID-19 Vaccination service and more.
