As we move into spring, the NHS wants to help our patients stay healthy and protected. COVID-19 is still with us, and for those at higher risk, a ‘booster’ dose helps top up your protection.
The NHS spring vaccination programme starts mid April 2026.
Who can get the spring booster?
The booster is offered to people who are most likely to get seriously ill from the virus.
You are eligible if you are:
- Aged 75 or over (or if you turn 75 by 30 June 2026)
- Living in a care home for older adults
- Severely immunosuppressed..
Why should I get the booster?
Protection from previous doses or infections fades over time. Viruses can also change. Getting this extra dose:
- Reduces your risk of getting very poorly
- Helps you recover faster if you do catch it
- Reduces the chance of needing to go to hospital.
How to get your vaccination
The NHS will contact you if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. When the COVID-19 vaccine is available, there will be different ways to get the vaccine. You may be able to:
- book online
- get vaccinated at a local service, such as a community pharmacy or your GP surgery
- get vaccinated at your care home (if you live in a care home).
Community Covid booster clinics
Our Outreach Vaccination and Health team are also offering drop-in COVID-19 clinics to those who are eligible.
People eligible include:
- all adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in older adult registered care homes
- people aged 6 months and over who are severely immunosuppressed.
As well as a COVID booster you can receive a blood pressure check, healthcare advice and signposting to free local services.
No appointment required
If you are eligible and would like to take up the offer of a free COVID vaccine at one of our drop-in clinics, simply drop in – no appointment is required.
Please see locations, dates and times below:
Wednesday 15 April - Fairford
Thursday 16 April - Lechlade
Friday 17 April - Cinderford
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Cinderford Churches Warm Space
Address: St Stephen’s Church, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford GL14 2AA
Monday 20 April - Cam, Dursley
Monday 27 April - Northway, Tewkesbury
Tuesday 28 April - Berkeley
Time: 11am-2.30pm
Location: Gl13 Community Hub & Library
Address: School Lane, Marybrook Street, Berkeley GL13 9DQ
Tuesday 5 May - Longlevens, Gloucester
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Longlevens Chatty Café
Address: Longlevens Community Centre, Church Road, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 0AJ
Wednesday 6 May - Frampton on Severn
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Cadbury Hall Community Centre
Address: Lake Lane, Frampton on Severn GL2 7HG
Thursday 7 May - Gloucester
Time: 12pm-1.30pm
Location: Gloucester Women’s Centre Lunch Club
Address: Belsize House, 1 Brunswick Square, Gloucester GL1 1UG
Monday 11 May - Stonehouse
Time: 12pm-2.30pm
Location: All Pulling Together
Address: 1 Park Parade, Park Road, Stonehouse GL10 2DB
Monday 18 May - Wotton-under-Edge
Time: 9.30am-12pm
Location: The Keepers Community Hub
Address: Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7BD
Tuesday 19 May - Ashchurch, Tewkesbury
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: Ashchurch Community Hub
Address: Ashchurch Village Hall, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury GL20 8LA
