As we approach the challenges of winter, it’s essential to recognise the critical role vaccinations play in keeping our health and care workforce, their families and patients safe. By ensuring high uptake of both the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, we can collectively reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses and maintain the resilience of our health services.

Why Vaccination Matters for Staff

• Protecting Yourself: Vaccines safeguard your health, helping you stay well through the winter season.
• Protecting Others: Vaccinated staff are less likely to transmit illnesses to patients, colleagues, and loved ones.
• Protecting Our Services: Fewer absences due to illness mean we can continue providing uninterrupted care and support to our communities.

How Staff Can Get Vaccinated

COVID-19 Vaccination
Free COVID-19 vaccinations are available for all frontline health and social care workers.

• Book Online: NHS COVID Vaccination

Flu Vaccination
Frontline health and social care workers are also eligible for a free flu vaccination.

• Book Online: NHS Flu Vaccination

Some of our health and care partner organisations are also holding vaccination clinics, check local plans by contacting your HR or IPAC teams.

Additional Winter Protection Tips

Norovirus cases are on the rise locally. To protect yourself and others, remember that hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent its spread.

Thank you to all health and care staff working across Norfolk and Waveney for your continued commitment to keeping our communities safe and our services robust this winter. Together, let’s ensure we’re all as protected as possible.