Spring 2026 Covid vaccinations
The Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme in the UK is scheduled to run from 13 April 2026 to 30 June 2026. The NHS will contact eligible individuals to offer a booster dose, which is intended to top up immunity for those at highest risk of severe COVID-19
Eligible Groups for Spring 2026
Following JCVI advice, the spring campaign targets the most vulnerable:
- Adults aged 75 years and over (those turning 75 by 30 June 2026 are included).
- Residents in care homes for older adults.
- Individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed (as defined in the Green Book, chapter 14a). This includes people with CLL.
- Timing: Eligible individuals are advised to have their booster around 6 months after their last dose, with a minimum interval of 3 months.
- Booking: The NHS will send invitations, but you do not need to wait for one to book. Bookings can be made through the NHS App, the NHS website, or by calling 119.
- Care Homes/Housebound: Vaccinations for care home residents and housebound patients will be prioritized, with visits beginning around the start of the campaign.
Regional Specifics
- Scotland: NHS Scotland will contact eligible residents; appointments can be managed via NHS Inform once invited.
- Wales: The Welsh Government has confirmed the spring programme to run with a focus on high-risk individuals.
- Northern Ireland: HSC Trust Clinics, GPs, and community pharmacies will deliver the vaccine.
Our advice is to have the vaccination when offered. There is ample research that this can help to minimise the effects of Covid-19.
