The NHS national booking system opened this week for 7.5 million eligible people to book in their spring Covid-19 vaccination. Appointments will start from Tuesday 1 April.

The free vaccine is available to adults aged 75 years and over, residents in care homes for older adults, and people with a weakened immune system who are at a greater risk from severe illness.

Patients can book an appointment on the NHS App, the NHS website or by calling 119 for free. Walk in clinics are also available.

“Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS England’s national medical director, said: “The latest weekly NHS statistics show there are still more than 1,000 people in hospital with covid each day, showing that this continues to be a serious illness, particularly for older people and those with weakened immune systems”

The vaccine provides vital protection against different strains of the Covid virus and helps reduce the risk of catching and spreading it, as well as the risk of serious illness.

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showed that those who received a Covid-19 vaccine in spring last year were more than 40% less likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 for up to two months after vaccination, compared to those who did not receive one.

For further information visit the NHS website or speak to a healthcare professional.

Published: Apr 1, 2025