Important:

Spring Covid Vaccine Booster - Your vaccines have been ordered and invites are on their way to eligible patients. Click here for more information!

Covid-19 Vaccination Information

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus.

Go to the NHS website for more information: COVID-19 vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

We are inviting all patients aged 75+ and those who are immunosuppressed to have a further Covid booster vaccination. It does not matter which Covid vaccine you have had previously. Please be reassured you will be contacted when it is your turn for the vaccines.

This year, patients can book a clinic appointment at a time and date that suits them using the online booking link. This link will be sent to all eligible patients who have consented to receive text messages from the practice. Please be reassured that this is not spam or a scam. 

Patients who have not consented to receive text messages will receive a letter instead. Please bring this letter with you to the clinic.

When are the Covid clinics?

We are currently sending letters to all those eligible to have their Autumn booster vaccinations, those aged 65+ and other age groups  at risk.

North Somerset

The North Somerset clinic will be held at Langford Surgery: 

  • Sunday 6th April 
    • 8am - 8:45am (under 75 immunosuppressed only)
    • 9am - 4:30pm 
  • Sunday 27th April
    • 8am -12:30pm

Please note that at each clinic, there will be scheduled breaks from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for vaccine preparation and decontamination. No vaccinations will be administered during these times.

Bristol and South Gloucestershire

  • Saturday 5th April
    • Coniston Medical Practice – 8:15am - 9:15am
    • Sea Mills Surgery – 10:45am – 12:30pm
    • Southmead Family Practice – 1:45pm – 2:45pm
    • Monks Park Patient at Orchard School – 3:45pm – 4:15pm
  • Saturday 26th April
    • Coniston Medical Practice – 8:30am – 9am
    • Sea Mills Surgery – 9:30am -10:15am
    • Southmead Family Practice – 11:15am -11:45am
    • Monks Park Patients at Orchard School – 12:15pm – 12:45pm

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot make the time given to me in my invitation letter.

We strongly encourage patients to make every effort to attend for these important vaccinations on the date and time given to you or the time/date you've booked. Appointments are spread across the day to avoid over-crowding and queues to keep people safe.  If you are unable to attend the appointment date and time, an alternative date has been given to you in your letter. You do not need to contact the surgery to say you are coming at another day/time.

My spouse/partner has been sent an appointment to one of the clinics, but it’s at a different time. Can we come together?

We have tried to ensure household members are given the same appointment time, but this is not always possible if their first names are at different ends of the alphabet. Households or those who are sharing transport arrangements who have both been sent an invitation are welcome to come together at the same time – you do not need to phone us to advise this, just turn up together with your respective invitation letters.

 

Why are the Covid Clinics not held at Monks Park Surgery?

There are a set number of sites authorised and approved to administer the Covid vaccinations. All chosen sites have good access, parking and enable us to minimise the impact on our other services.

I cannot get to the location- what do I do?

We hope that most people will have a friend, neighbour or relative who will be able to bring them to the clinic if they are unable to drive themselves – this is one reason why we have scheduled the clinics at weekends rather than during the working week. The local community transport helplines serve communities across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.

Bristol

Find details on: Bristol City Council (bristol.gov.uk)

Details for Community and disabled persons transport (bristol.gov.uk)

North Somerset

Find details on North Somerset Online Directory (n-somerset.gov.uk)

Connect on 01934 888 801.

South Gloucestershire

Find details on: South Gloucestershire Council (southglos.gov.uk)

For further information: Community transport (southglos.gov.uk)

How are the vaccines administered?

Covid vaccinations are normally administered into your arm.

Do I need to bring my invitation letter to the vaccination clinic?

Yes, it is essential that you bring your letter as it includes your personal details which are needed to record your vaccination status. Should you forget to bring your letter, you will be asked for these details so we can add the vaccination to your health record.

I am not over 75 or at risk, can I have the Spring booster?

No, unless you have received an invitation letter or text message from us you cannot have a vaccination at these clinics.

I have also received a Covid letter from NHS England

You may receive a letter directly from NHS England, and should you wish to book onto the National Booking Centre please do so. The link to book or manage your Covid vaccination with NHS is below.

Book, cancel or change a COVID-19 vaccination appointment - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

I don’t want the vaccines.

Not a problem, please let us know by ringing the surgery, and we can mark your record as ‘declined’.

I don’t want the vaccinations; I have told my surgery, but I have still received a letter.

If you have previously told the surgery that you don’t want the Covid or Flu vaccination, but you have received a letter, we apologise and understand that this could be frustrating for you. Your decision to refuse the vaccinations is only valid per vaccine. You may have changed your mind since we last got in touch and we want to ensure every eligible patient has access to the choice of having a vaccine. This means you will need to inform the surgery so we can mark your record as declined.