Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccinations
Levels of protection may decline over time and COVID-19 is more serious in older people and in people with certain underlying health conditions. Booster doses are offered to help you maintain strong protection from becoming seriously ill or needing to go to the hospital if you catch COVID-19.
Eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccination
The following people will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine this spring:
- adults aged 75 years and over*
- residents in a care home for older adults
- individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in COVID-19: the green book chapter (see tables 3 and 4).
If you are turning 75 years of age by the end of the campaign period (30 June 2026), you do not have to wait for your birthday.
You should be offered an appointment by your GP between 13 April and 30 June 2026, with those at highest risk being called in first. You will be invited to have your booster around 6 months from your last dose, but you can have it as soon as 3 months.
If you are eligible, you don’t need to wait to be invited, from 6 April 2026 you can book using the National Booking System by calling 119, or using the NHS App.
The spring programme will close on 30 June 2026.
Children and babies over 6 months
Children’s and babies COVID Vaccination Clinics take place at the Vaccination Hub for individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined by the COVID-19: the green book chapter - Tables 3 and 4.
Appointments will be available to book on the National Booking Service (NBS) soon, please refer to this web page for more information to follow. There are no walk-in clinics offered.
St Mary's Vaccination Hub
St. Mary’s Vaccination Hub is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to adults over 75 years and to those aged over 18 years with severe immunosuppression.
The Hub is located in the South Block building, opposite the Duck Pond. Accessible parking is available at the rear of the building which can be accessed from the Laidlaw entrance (first left from the B&Q roundabout coming from Newport).
Getting your vaccination for adults over 18-years old
We recommend that you book an appointment via the National Booking Service or by using the mobile phone NHS App, or by calling 119. These will be open to book from 06 April. Alternatively, you can also walk-in (no appointment needed) however, booked appointments will be prioritised.
May we politely ask that you do not call NHS 111, St Mary’s Hospital Switchboard or the Vaccine Hub regarding COVID vaccinations as we are unable to book or amend appointments.
St Mary’s Vaccination Hub opening times
Days open will be subject to demand, so please refer to this page prior to walking-in to the Vaccine Hub. Please note that we will be closed on Bank Holidays.
- From 14 April until 30 June 2026, we will be open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am to 2pm (subject to demand).
The current vaccine offered to adults over 18-years old will be the Moderna (Spikevax KP.2) vaccine.
The NHS website has more information on why vaccination is important and vaccine ingredients.
