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Benfleet Primary Care Network

A collaboration of 7 GP practices serving approximately 48,000 patients.

๐Ÿ’‰ Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations โ€“ Winter Campaign 2026/27 โ„๏ธ

๐Ÿฆ  COVID-19 Vaccination

The COVID-19 vaccination winter campaign will run from 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027.

โœ… The National Booking Service is now open:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/
Here you can find local sites, book your appointment, or check for walk-in clinics.

๐Ÿ  Housebound and Care Home Patients

The PCN team will deliver Covid vaccinations at home for eligible housebound and care home patients. These will be administered in the same visit as the flu vaccination if eligible for both vaccines.

๐Ÿ“ž You will receive a call between 15th September and 31st December 2026 to arrange your home vaccination by the PCN team.

๐Ÿคง Influenza (Flu) Vaccination

The influenza winter vaccination campaign will run from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.

๐Ÿ“ž Your GP practice will contact you if you are eligible for a flu vaccination and will provide information on how to book your appointment. This could be via text message or phone.

๐Ÿ  Housebound and Care Home Patients

The PCN team will deliver flu vaccinations at home for eligible housebound and care home patients. These will be delivered in the same visit as the Covid-19 vaccination if eligible for both vaccines.

๐Ÿ“ž You will receive a call between 15th September and 31st December 2026 to arrange your home vaccination by the PCN team.

๐Ÿ’Š Pneumococcal Vaccination

If you are due a pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccination, this may also be offered at the same time as your flu and covid vaccinations.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Need Help?

If you have any questions or concerns about the winter vaccination programme, please contact us: BenfleetPCN@nhs.net

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