The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19 which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It’s usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19.
Winter COVID-19 vaccinations have ended. The NHS will contact you in spring 2026 if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
You may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine in spring if you:
- Are aged 75 or over
- Are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
- Live in a care home for older adults
Most people only need 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine during campaigns.
Some people may need extra doses outside of campaigns if they have a health condition or treatment that severely weakens their immune system, for example, if they have had a stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy- please see the below information on the year- round offer.
More information can be found about the COVID-19 vaccine here: COVID-19 vaccine – NHS
Year-round COVID-19 vaccination
Eligibility
Year‑round access to COVID‑19 vaccination is available for individuals who meet specific clinical criteria.
People aged 6 months and over who have a health condition, or are receiving treatment, that severely weakens their immune system may be eligible for a COVID‑19 vaccine at any time of the year. Further details can be found in the COVID‑19 chapter of the Green Book on Immunisation.
An individual clinical assessment is required to determine whether a COVID‑19 vaccination is recommended outside of a seasonal campaign. If you believe you may be eligible, please contact your hospital specialist or GP, who can assess your circumstances and make a referral to the year‑round COVID‑19 vaccination service if appropriate.
Once a referral has been submitted by your specialist or GP, you will be contacted to arrange an appointment at a convenient time and location.
If you experience any difficulties accessing a year‑round COVID‑19 vaccination, please contact the Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB):
📧 nwicb.contactus@nhs.net
📞 01603 595857
Further Information
For more information about COVID-19 vaccines please click here – COVID-19 vaccine – NHS
For information regarding COVID-19 treatments, please click here – https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/access-to-covid-treatments/
Long COVID-19
Help and support if you have long COVID-19
The amount of time it can take to recover from coronavirus (COVID-19) varies from person to person.
While most people can recover quickly, others are left with symptoms that can last weeks or months after the infection has gone. This is sometimes referred to as Long COVID-19.
Long COVID-19 can affect anyone, not only those who were seriously unwell or admitted to hospital when they caught COVID-19.
Signs and symptoms of long COVID
Long COVID-19 describes a range of symptoms, which may change over time.
If you are concerned about any of your symptoms, you should always seek medical advice from your doctor. They will discuss the support they think you need to help you get better.
For more information please visit: Find help and support if you have long COVID – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)