Health and wellbeing
Pop-up vaccination clinics to offer COVID-19 and flu vaccines for eligible Walsall residents
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Pop-up COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics have been set up across Walsall to encourage eligible residents to come forward for their vaccines ahead of the winter season.
The community pop-up clinics are being hosted at a range of locations, with no appointment necessary:
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 13, 20 and 27 November | 9am to 1pm | Tesco, Silver Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6DZ |
| Tuesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 November | 3pm to 7pm | ASDA Darlaston, St Lawrence Way, WS10 8UZ |
| Wednesday 8, 15, 22 and 29 November | 10am to 2pm | The Square, New Invention, Willenhall, WV12 5EA |
| Friday 3, 10, 17 and 24 November | 3pm to 7pm | Sainsbury's, Reedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XA |
| Saturday 11 and 25 November | 9am to 1pm | Walsall Town Centre, Lower Hall Lane, St Matthew's Quarter, WS1 1PU |
Some clinics will offer a BSL interpreter, providing support for the deaf community who want to come forward for a winter vaccination:
- Monday 6 November: 9am to 1pm at Tesco, Silver Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6DZ
- Wednesday 8 November: 10am to 2pm at The Square, New Invention, Willenhall, WV12 5EA
Details about clinics can be found on the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board website.
Anyone aged 18 and over who is eligible for an autumn COVID-19 or flu vaccine is invited to come forward. Those eligible for both winter vaccines include people aged 65 and over, those that are pregnant, adults and children (aged six months and above) with certain health conditions, care home residents, frontline health and social care staff, unpaid carers and household contacts of people with a weakened immune system.
“ Getting vaccinated ahead of the winter season can protect you and others, as well as reducing your risk of becoming seriously unwell.
I would strongly encourage anyone who has not yet come forward for their vaccines to do so as soon as possible. It takes a few minutes to ensure you are winter strong.
You can get your flu or COVID-19 vaccines at a pop-up clinic near you without an appointment. Alternatively, you can book via the NHS app or website or contact your local GP or pharmacy. “
“ Having a flu and/or COVID-19 jab can help make sure you and those you care for are well protected during the winter months and beyond.
Our pop-up clinics are a great way for those eligible for a flu or autumn COVID-19 vaccine to get vaccinated at a time and location that suits them, with no appointment necessary.
However, it’s important that they are accessible and inclusive as possible to ensure our communities feel supported to come forward for a vaccination, which is why we have also set up dedicated clinics which will have a BSL interpreter on site to support for BSL users.
If anyone is hesitant about the vaccine or has any questions, the clinics are an opportunity to speak to experts from the NHS in a private and confidential environment, so please do pop along even if it’s just to have a conversation. “
In addition to the pop-up clinics, eligible people can book their autumn COVID-19 vaccine online via the National Booking System, or by calling 119. Calls to 119 are free from mobiles and landlines and the booking service provides support in 200 different languages.
Those who have difficulties communicating or hearing, or are a BSL user can use textphone 18001 or the NHS 119 British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter service Flu vaccinations are also available at a range of community pharmacies.
To find a pharmacy near you visit the NHS website here.
For more information on the COVID-19 autumn vaccine visit the GOV.UK website.
For more information on the flu vaccine, visit the NHS website.
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Notes to editor:
- The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board issued a press release on 27 October 2023 about pop-up vaccination clinics offering BSL support.
- For the latest pop-up vaccination clinic schedule, visit the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board website.
