Important Update

National guidance has clarified how consent for vaccinations should be obtained and recorded. This helps ensure patients receive the right information and that consent is recorded clearly and consistently.

This does not change:

• Your choice about whether to have a vaccination
• The safety of the vaccines
• Who is eligible for vaccination

What do I need to do?

If you are booked to have a flu and/or COVID-19 vaccination, we may contact you before your appointment and ask you to complete the consent process in advance.

You will be provided with information about:

• The vaccine you are being offered
• Why the vaccine is recommended
• The benefits of vaccination
• Common side effects
• Your consent to receive the vaccination

If you receive a text message, email or other communication from us asking you to complete your consent, please respond as soon as possible.

Completing this before your appointment allows us to carry out the necessary checks in advance and helps our vaccination clinics run smoothly.

If we have not received your consent before your appointment, we may need to complete the consent process with you on the day. This may result in a longer waiting time.

Further information

You can find further information about the vaccines on the NHS website:

Flu vaccination for adults (over 18s):
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine

COVID-19 vaccination:
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us provide a safe and efficient vaccination service.