Spring COVID vaccinations

Spring 2026 vaccine eligibility

COVID-19 is more serious in older people and in people with certain underlying health conditions. For these reasons, people aged 75 years and over, those in care homes for older adults, and those aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system are being offered a spring dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

How to book

Eligible patients in Rutland can book an appointment: 

• Online: www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine
• Call 119 (free) to book or get support
• Find a local walk-in vaccination clinic – including community pharmacy and roving healthcare unit clinics

Some people may be contacted directly by phone, text or letter – but you don’t need to wait for an invitation if you fit the eligibility criteria.

Get your jab at the roving healthcare unit

Currently the vaccination van is offering a range of vaccinations for older people, pregnant women, children and babies including the meningitis, MMR and HPV vaccinations.  From 13 April, the unit will be offering COVID vaccinations as part of the new spring vaccination campaign. Dates in and around Rutland include:

16 April    Melton Golf Club, LE14 54SD                                  10am to 12.30pm
                 Melton Indoor Bowls Club,  LE13 0LR                     1-4pm

23 April   Greetham Community Centre, LE15 7NG            10-11.30am
                 Olive Branch carpark Clipsham, LE15 7SH           12 noon-1pm
                 Jackson Stops Inn Stretton, LE15 7RA                    1-2pm
                 Cottesmore Village Hall, LE15 7DS                         2.30-4pm

No appointment is necessary on the van – just turn up!

Good to know 

• The spring COVID‑19 booster helps top up protection ahead of the coming months.
• Covid‑19 vaccines can be given at the same time as other vaccines, such as RSV, if you are eligible.
• If you need help attending an appointment or require reasonable adjustments, support is available via 119.