How to get a COVID-19 vaccination in Southwark

Find out about COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in Southwark, if you're eligible, common questions, translated and easy-read information, and BSL videos. Please note that only those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective.

Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination

Find out if you're eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination.

Walk in vaccine clinics

You can still get a COVID-19 or flu vaccine at several local pharmacies and Francis House at Guy's Hospital until 31 January 2024.

You may need to book for some locations. You don’t need an ID or an NHS number.

How to get a vaccine if you're eligible

COVID-19 vaccines are now only offered to at-risk groups on a seasonal basis. If you develop a health condition that puts you at risk out of season, your hospital doctor or GP may arrange for you to get vaccinated sooner.

Commonly asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

Get answers from the NHS about common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine including:

Vaccination information in different languages and easy read

Get easy read COVID-19 information from the government in different languages.

British Sign Language (BSL) videos about vaccines

The government has videos on the COVID-19 vaccine in BSL.

Page last updated: 28 December 2023

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