Covid-19 Spring Booster Begins April 13th 2026

The NHS covid vaccination programme continues this spring. Patients of Gainford Surgery will receive these vaccines through the practice.

Eligibility Criteria for the Spring Booster

The eligibility criteria for the Spring 2026 booster are as follows:

• Patients aged 75 and over.
• Immunosuppressed patients aged 6 months and over, as defined in the Covid-19: the green book, chapter 14a.
• Patients residing in a Care Home

For further details, please refer to the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) guidance in the Covid-19: the green book, chapter 14a, linked here.

How to Book a Vaccine Appointment

Gainford Surgery will be contacting all patients eligible via a text message with a link to book your appointment. We will have regular clinics offered during the working week. However, if unable to use the link then our patients can enquire with the surgery’s reception team or contact us via telephone.

Home Visits for Housebound Patients

Patients who are registered as housebound with our practice will be contacted by our team via telephone and home visits will be arranged with the Community Nursing Service

Published on 16 March 2026