Covid Vaccination Centre
The aim of the COVID-19 vaccination programme has been, and continues to be, the reduction of severe disease (hospitalisation and mortality) across the population, while protecting the NHS.
The COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time.
For any COVID-related questions, please email us at: covid.vaccination@gatewaychemist.com
The Spring 2025 COVID-19 vaccination campaign starts on the 1st April 2025
Vaccination for all eligible cohorts will begin from the first week of April 2025. The campaign end date will be 17 June 2025.
The NHS will contact you if you’re eligible for COVID-19 vaccination
1. Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in spring 2025 ?
- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in a care home for older adults
- individuals aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group (as defined in tables 3 or 4 in the COVID-19 chapter of the Green Book)
This include those who turn 75 years old by 30th June 2025 who are eligible for a vaccination at any point in the campaign. Those who are admitted to an older adult care home or become immunosuppressed by 30 June 2025 are considered eligible as well.
Immunosuppression criteria
Eligibility is outlined in Chapter 14a of the Green Book, a document published by UKHSA specifically for public health professionals. It can be a complicated document for non-experts, so we’ve listed some of the groups here:
- Organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant patients.
- Those being treated with systemic steroids for more than a month.
- Those living with HIV.
- Those receiving immunosuppressive or immunomodulating biological therapy, including children who are about to receive therapy.
- Those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
- Those who require long-term treatment for immunosuppression
- Those with a history of haematological malignancy including chronic leukaemia, lymphomas, and leukaemia.
- Those with genetic disorders affecting the immune system.
While this list summarises some major groups, it does not cover everything. Please check online at nhs.uk/get-vaccine to see if you are eligible.
2. How do I know if I have been selected?
- Have you received a NHS invitation letter and/or text?
- Check this NHS webpage for more information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/how-you-will-be-contacted/
3. What facilities are available in our vaccination centre?
- Step free access
- Toilet Access
- Wheelchair access
- Ability to communicate by text on phones
- Disabled street parking out front and on nearby streets
4. What information do I need when I arrive at my appointment?
- Please bring with you, your booking reference, NHS Number, D.O.B, and it may help to bring some form of photo ID.
5. What happens if I am late or miss my appointment?
- Patients can either cancel or amend their appointments, by logging back into www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination , or by calling 119.
6. How can I change my appointment?
- Please visit this NHS webpage to manage your appointments: Book a coronavirus vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Or call 119
7. Missed vaccinations
- If you have not been vaccinated before or if you missed a previous booster, you should still go ahead – you will not need another dose.
8. How do I volunteer?
- Volunteering is done through Barnet Volunteer service by clicking on the following link. Please look at the tasks you may be expected to carry out: https://barnetvolunteersc19.co.uk/vk/volunteers/my_opportunities_info_ur.htm?PID=10170838
9. What if I have COVID symptoms or other illnesses?
- Please do not enter our vaccination centre if you are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms, as you will be putting everyone at risk.
10. What if I have experienced symptoms or have had COVID recently?
- There is no need to wait 4 weeks after having had COVID-19, provided you are well.
11. How do I get to your pharmacy
a. Parking
- We have pay-as-you-go street parking out front and free parking ,but not between 2-3pm on nearby streets, please check parking bay areas.
- Please do not block access or park on double yellow lines
b. Public transport
- Our address is: 334A Regent’s Park Rd, Finchley, London N3 2LN
- We are 3 mins walk from Finchley Central Station (Northern Line)
- There are several bus routes that stop nearby.
12. Are there any side effects to the vaccination?
- Please read these gov.uk leaflet on Warnings and potential side effects of the:
- Pfizer/BioNTech: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-for-covid-19/information-for-uk-recipients-on-pfizerbiontech-covid-19-vaccine
- Moderna Vaccine: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-covid-19-vaccine-moderna/information-for-uk-recipients-on-covid-19-vaccine-moderna#possible-side-effects
13. What should I do if I am suffering from the side effects of the vaccination?
- Please phone your doctor, pharmacist, or call 111
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