The COVID-19 vaccination programme is starting in Dorset 1 April 2025 – 17 June 2025.
Remember, your COVID-19 protection gets weaker over time.
If you are 75 or older or have a weakened immune system, it’s important to get the spring COVID-19 vaccination. This helps boost your protection so you stay safer from serious illness.
Who can get the vaccination?
If you should have a vaccination, you will be contacted directly by the NHS. This might be by text message, letter or phone call.
You will be invited to either book an appointment, or you will be offered an appointment to attend. If you are unable to attend an appointment that is offered to you, please make contact to rearrange.
The JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) says these people can have a free COVID-19 vaccination this spring:
- Anyone aged 75 or older (including those who turn 75 by 17 June 2025).
- People living in care homes for older adults.
- Anyone aged 6 months or older with a weak immune system.
For more information on who is eligible, you can check the full details in the Green Book.
Where to get your vaccination
From the 1 April 2025 vaccinations will be available at:
- Some general practice surgeries (you will get a text, call, or letter to book)
- Dorset HealthCare clinics
- Local pharmacies
- Walk-in clinics – No need to book an appointment
More information coming soon about walk-in clinics.
How to book your vaccination
From 25 March there will be a number of ways to book your COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Vaccination clinics open from 1 April until 17 June.
Ways to book:
- General practice surgeries – If you’re eligible, they will contact you.
- Online – Book on the National Booking System (NBS).
- Call 119 – To book by phone.
- Walk-in clinics – No appointment needed.
Note: Booking does not open until 25 March.
For care home residents and housebound people
If you live in a care home or are registered as housebound, you don’t need to book.
Vaccination teams will come to you from 1 April.
