Upcoming vaccination clinics (updated weekly)

Below is information for upcoming vaccination clinics for week commencing Monday 13th June 2022:

Kingston

The Hook Centre, 9 Green End KT9 1AE
Pop up clinic – 12+ anyone eligible for 1st, 2nd, Booster and Spring Booster
Wednesday 15 June 2022, 11am to 4.30pm

New Malden Library, Kingston Road, KT3 3LY
Pop up clinic – 12+ anyone eligible for 1st, 2nd, Booster and Spring Booster
Thursday 16 June 2022, 11am to 4.30pm

Kingston Library, Fairfield Road, KT1 2PS
Pop up clinic – 12+ anyone eligible for 1st, 2nd, Booster and Spring Booster
Friday 17 June 2022, 11am to 4.30pm

Boots, Union Street, Kingston
Pfizer vaccination clinic, 16+ 1st and 2nd doses booster walk-in
Monday 13 June 2022, 9.15am to 12.45pm
Saturday 18 June 2022, 9.15am to 12.45pm

Moderna vaccination clinic, 18+ for booster doses only walk-in
Monday 13 June 2022, 2.45pm to 5.15pm
Saturday 18 June 2022, 2.15pm to 5.15pm

Richmond

Teddington Health and Social Care Centre
Moderna vaccination clinic, 18+ 1st and 2nd doses
Thursday 16 June 2022, 9am to 4.30pm

Pfizer vaccination clinic, 16-17
Wednesday 15 June 2022, 12.30pm to 6.00pm
Sunday 18 June 2022, 9.00am to 4.00pm

West Middlesex University Hospital Vaccination Hub

Pfizer vaccination clinic, 16+ year olds
Tuesday 14 June 2022, 8.30am to 3.20pm
Friday 17 June 2022, 8.30am to 3.20pm
Saturday 18 May 2022, 8.30am to 3.20pm
To book, visit https://my.drdoctor.co.uk/clinic/westmiddlesexcovidbooster12


COVID-19 vaccination: British Sign Language resources – GOV.UK
COVID-19 vaccination: for people with a weakened immune system – GOV.UK
COVID-19 vaccination: spring booster resources – GOV.UK


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Frequently Asked COVID Vaccination Questions

There is a very good list of frequenlty asked questions (with answers) on the South West London CCG website here: https://swlondonccg.nhs.uk/covid/your-questions/

Below is a quick list of some of the more common questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines

Research has shown the vaccines help:

  • reduce your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19
  • reduce your risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19

The 1st dose should give you some protection from 3 or 4 weeks after you’ve had it. But you need 2 doses and a booster for stronger and longer-lasting protection.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19.

Types of Covid-19 vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccines currently approved for use in the UK are:

  • Moderna vaccine
  • Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
  • Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
  • Janssen vaccine (not currently available)

Which vaccine will I get?

You cannot usually choose which vaccine you have. When you book, you’ll only be offered appointments for vaccines that are suitable for you. Most people can have any of the COVID-19 vaccines, but some people are only offered certain vaccines.

For example:

  • if you’re pregnant or under 40 you’ll usually be offered appointments for the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines
  • if you’re under 18, you’ll only be offered the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

Who can get a Covid-19 vaccine

Everyone aged 12 and over can get a 1st and 2nd dose of the vaccine.

How to get your COVID-19 vaccine

If you’re aged 16 or over you can:

  • book your COVID-19 vaccination appointments online for an appointment at a vaccination centre or pharmacy
  • find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site to get vaccinated without needing an appointment
  • wait to be contacted by your GP surgery and book your appointments with them

If you cannot book appointments online, you can call 119 free of charge. You can also speak to a translator if you need to using this service.

Most children aged 12 to 15 can get their vaccination done at school. Otherwise it is also possible to book an appointment online.

Booking online

You need to be registered with a GP surgery in England to use this service. If you are not registered with a GP, there are details on the booking website to support you to do this.

If you’ve had a positive COVID-19 test, you need to wait before getting any dose of the vaccine. You need to: ●wait 4 weeks (28 days) if you’re aged 18 years old or over ●wait 12 weeks (84 days) if you’re aged 12 to 17 years old ●wait 4 weeks (28 days) if you’re aged 12 to 17 years old and at high-risk from COVID-19

You can use this service for someone else if they give you permission. You must have their consent.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

What information will you need to use the online service?

To book a vaccination appointment online you will need the following:

Full name
Date of birth
Postcode

That’s it. The COVID-19 vaccine is free. The NHS will NEVER ask for your card details to make a payment for a COVID vaccine.

If you can’t book online, you can also call 119 free of charge to book your appointment. You can speak to a translator if you need to using this service.

Walk-ins

Find your nearest walk-in site

If you cannot book online for whatever reason, you can find your nearest vaccination walk-in centre on the Kingston Council website: www.kingston.gov.uk/vaccine

This page is updated regularly with the latest information.

Help to get to your vaccination appointment

If you are unable to reasonably take the bus, walk, drive or book a taxi to a vaccination appointment or walk-in then we will be able to help. Please email wellbeing@secra.org.uk or call Wendy on 0208 152 7849 for more information

Side effects and safety

The COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the UK have met strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness.

They can cause some side effects, but not everyone gets them.

Any side effects are usually mild and should not last longer than a week, such as:

  • a sore arm from the injection
  • feeling tired (you may develop a temperature and feel hot or shivery for 1 or 2 days)
  • a headache
  • feeling achy
  • feeling or being sick

More serious side effects, such as allergic reactions or blood clotting, are very rare. Millions of people have had a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine and the safety of the vaccines continues to be monitored. Reports of serious side effects are very rare. [Taken from NHS webpages]

You cannot catch COVID-19 from the vaccine.

Connected Kingston

Connected Kingston is a site dedicated to helping Kingston residents find local activities and navigate local services. It is run by the Royal Borough of Kingston Council and Kingston Voluntary Action in conjunction with local charities and statutory organisations.

Their goal is to help residents of Kingston stay happy, healthy and connected to each other & maintaining and building Kingston’s community so we can all live our best lives.

Please visit the site here: https://www.connectedkingston.uk/

You can search for any topic or select one of the pre-defined buttons on the first page to find specific council or local organisation information.

Free Kingston Easter Holiday activities for children

FUEL is Achieving for Children’s holiday activity and food programme, by the Department for Education

Children receiving benefits-related free school meals can attend FREE holiday activities, which include a hot meal. Football & rugby, holiday camps and theatre run by partner agencies offer opportunities to get more active and learn new skills.

To find out about all the activities, please visit the AfC events page here: https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/community-information/information-and-advice/fuel-holiday-activities-and-food-programme/fuel-programme-easter-2022/fuel-programme-in-kingston-easter-2022

Active Kingston

Local activity ideas and clubs are posted regularly on the following Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/activekingston

Cervical screening

Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite letter. If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice now. 

Screening saves lives. Help us help you

Cervical screening

  • Women aged 25-64 in Kingston are being encouraged to take up the offer of cervical screening when they are invited, by booking an appointment at their GP practice.
  • The cervical screening test can stop cancer before it starts. 
  • Two women die every day from cervical cancer in England. It is most common in young women aged 25-29. 
  • The number of people missing their test invitation has increased. This is about one third of eligible women in Kingston, and particularly younger women aged 25-29, who are more at risk. 
  • But cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. 

Life is really busy, but it is so important to make time to have this quick test to prevent cancer.   Please also encourage your loved ones and friends to get the test too.

What is the screening test?

Women and those with a cervix aged 25 to 64 are eligible for a cervical screening test.  The invitation for screening is offered once every three or five years depending on a person’s age. 

The screening test looks at the health of the cervix by checking for a virus called high-risk HPV. HPV is a common virus, and having it does not mean you have cervical cancer.  The test is the best way to find out who is at higher risk, and prevent potentially harmful cells from developing.  

The cervical screening test only lasts about five minutes.  It’s very common for women to worry that it will be uncomfortable, or feel embarrassed about going to their appointment.  Talking to the GP or nurse about these worries means they can help reassure women about the screening test, and answer any questions.

Learn more:  nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

An easy reading guide with pictures and clear explanation about cervical screening is also available.  Learn more: www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-easy-read-guide

An audio file is also available here