Winter Flu Vaccination 2026 For Eligible Individuals Only

Central Bedfordshire Council have been asked by the Health Protection Team to share these resources and information on the Winter Flu Vaccination Programme for those that are eligible (see attached poster above on eligibility status).  Most school aged children (reception to year 11) will receive the vaccine in school.

Details of local drop-in sessions across Central Bedfordshire are below. Again, please note these are  for “eligible” individuals only – eligibility details can also be found here Flu vaccines for the 2026 to 2027 season – GOV.UK

Grovebury Road Surgery (Midwives Hub), Ridgeway Court, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SF, every Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm

The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH, Saturday 17 October 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm

Linmere, Huckett Street, Houghton Regis, LU5 5GX, Tuesday 27 October 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm

Vandyke Upper School, Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY, Saturday 28 November 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm

Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX, Saturday 5 December 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm

The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH, Saturday 12 December 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm

Downside Community Centre, Suffolk Road, Dunstable, LU5 4ES, Wednesday 23 December 2026, 10:00am to 2:00pm

If “eligible” members of the public are unable to attend the drop-in sessions, appointments can be arranged by calling 0300 555 5055 (option 5) . Bookings can also be made online via the NHS website: online services  OR search online via the NHS website for participating pharmacies at a participating pharmacy    

Details on how to get a child vaccinated if they are not in school can be found here  Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

There are also a number of short videos and resources tailored to specific communities and groups: