Walk in clinic availability
Walk in flu clinics available at Newgate.
Saturday 11th March 1pm – 5pm.
Saturday 18th March 1pm-5pm.
As we approach the end of flu season, we are holding walk in clinics. You must be registered with us and meet the criteria as listed below.
.50 and over (including those who will be 50 by 31 March 2023)
.Have certain health conditions
.Are pregnant
.Receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
Live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
.Respiratory conditions, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and bronchitis
.Diabetes
.Heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
.Being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
.Chronic kidney disease
.Liver disease, such as hepatitis
.Some neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or cerebral palsy
.A learning disability
.Problems with your spleen like sickle cell disease, or if you’ve had your spleen removed
.A weakened immune system as a result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or taking medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy