Covid-19 vaccination: Who can get the vaccination, where to get one in Chichester, and ways to get the booster jab

The offer of a first and second COVID-19 vaccine remains open to anyone who is eligible. Vaccines are available free of charge and from thousands of vaccine centres, GP practices and pharmacies.

Where in Chichester can you get your first and second vaccination?

Northgate vaccination centre – book via the national booking website or calling 119

Sidlesham vaccination service, for patients at:

Cathedral Medical Group

Langley House Surgery

Lavant Road Surgery

Parklands Surgery

Selsey Medical Practice

Southbourne Surgery

Tangmere Medical Centre

Witterings Medical Centre

Kamsons Pharmacy in Eastgate Square

Pharmacy Link in East Wittering.

Who can get the vaccination?

- People aged 18 and over - can get the first and second dose

- Young people aged 16 and 17 - are being offered the first dose

- Children aged 12 to 15 - are being offered the first dose

- Young people and children at high risk from COVID-19 - Some young people and children aged 12 to 17 are being offered 2 doses of the vaccine if either:

- They live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)

- They have a condition that means they're at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.

- Conditions that mean they may be at high risk and eligible for 2 doses are: A severe problem with the brain or nerves, such as cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, severe or multiple learning disabilities (or they're on the learning disability register), or a condition that means they're more likely to get infections (such as some genetic conditions or types of cancer).

How do I book my first or second dose?

You can book your appointment at a larger vaccination centre or pharmacy now, or wait to be invited to go to a local NHS service.

You do not need an appointment with walk-in centres but not all walk-in vaccination sites can vaccinate children aged 12 to 15. More sites will become available over time.

Visit here for more details nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

Who is eligible for the booster jab?

- People aged 18 and over.

- People who live and work in care homes.

- Frontline health and social care workers.

- People aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.

- People aged 16 and over who are a main carer for someone at high risk from COVID-19.