From tomorrow, Tuesday 1 April 2025, the free spring Covid-19 programme will begin vaccinating all eligible people across Rutland to help prevent the spread of the virus amongst the most vulnerable in the community.
Health leaders in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) are urging everyone that is eligible for this year’s spring Covid-19 vaccine to protect themselves from the effects of the virus. For those that are clinically vulnerable the spring vaccine offers additional protection that could help to prevent them from becoming seriously unwell or requiring hospital treatment.
Getting vaccinated is now quicker and more convenient than ever, people can book a vaccination appointment via the national booking service (NBS), visit a participating community pharmacy or at a specialist clinic at Leicester’s hospitals.
The spring Covid-19 vaccine will not be available at GP practices in Rutland, instead all eligible residents are welcome to attend a walk-in vaccination service located at Oakham Enterprise Park which offers patients a convenient alternative with waiting areas and refreshment facilities and at two further locations in Uppingham on the dates listed below. In addition, the roving healthcare unit (RHU), will be offering walk-in clinics at a range of locations and dates. Detailed clinic information can be found on our walk-in finder via our dedicated online vaccination hub here: www.leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/how-to-get-your-vaccine/. If you are eligible and would like to get vaccinated, you do not have to wait to receive an invitation to be able to book an appointment or attend a walk-in clinic.
Initial walk-in clinics in Rutland will be held at:
- Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell Road, LE15 7TU, between 9am and 3pm daily on:
- Wednesday 2 April 2025
- Thursday 3 April 2025
- Saturday 5 April 2025
- Monday 7 April 2025
- Tuesday 8 April 2025
- Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Thursday 10 April 2025
- Saturday 12 April 2025
- Mercers Yard car park, 8 North Street East, Uppingham LE15 9QL, between 9am and 3pm daily on:
- Friday 4 April 2025
- Friday 11 April 2025
- Uppingham Market Place, LE15 9QH, between 9am and 3pm daily on:
- Friday 4 April 2025
- Friday 11 April 2025
The eligible cohorts for the spring Covid-19 vaccination programme include:
- People aged 75 years and over (including those who will be 75 by 17 June 2025)
- older adult care home residents,
- anyone aged six months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.
Dr Virginia Ashman, clinical lead for the immunisation programme in LLR said: “We can’t stress enough vaccinations really do save lives, that’s why it’s so important to get vaccinated with the spring Covid-19 vaccine if you’re in an eligible group. Vaccines such as the Covid-19 vaccine are routinely updated to offer protection against the latest variant of the virus which is of benefit for clinically vulnerable people. Even if you have previously been vaccinated the immunity you have built up reduces over time and may not be as effective against currently circulating variants of the virus.
“Vulnerable people that contract Covid-19 can become seriously unwell and could require hospital treatment. Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 and any other routine NHS recommended vaccine if you’re in an eligible cohort or when invited will provide the best possible protection against this and many other viruses and diseases.”
Anyone who believes they should be eligible for a vaccine can check with their GP practice by visiting our online vaccination hub. There must also be a gap of at least three months between Covid-19 vaccinations. The NHS App provides details of all your previous Covid-19 vaccines.
To find out more about this year’s spring / summer vaccination programme and to learn about all vaccinations available as part of our local offer, please visit the LLR ICB online vaccination hub: www.leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/vaccinations/.
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