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Get a flu vaccine to protect yourself and the people you care for
The county council is pleased to once again offer free flu vaccinations for eligible frontline staff. As well as helping to protect you, getting vaccinated can help protect your family, friends, colleagues, and the people we support every day.
The flu vaccination programme has started slightly later than usual this year, with the first clinics in November. This is the result of delays in vaccine production and is not something we have any control over.
The good news is that we will still be offering flu vaccinations in clinics and from vouchers in time to get eligible frontline staff vaccinated before the usual peak flu season.
Eligible staff are those who have regular face-to-face contact with people who are at greater risk from flu, including older adults and children or adults with disabilities or certain medical conditions.
Find out if you're eligible for the flu vaccine by checking the list of eligible teams [Word].
Why get vaccinated?
Flu is a highly infectious virus that can leave people feeling unwell for days or even weeks. While most healthy people recover fully, flu can lead to serious complications for those who are more vulnerable, particularly older people and those with underlying health conditions.
Getting vaccinated helps to:
- protect you from flu and its complications
- reduce the risk of passing flu on to vulnerable people
- keep essential care and support services running smoothly over the winter months
- reduce pressure on NHS and care services during the busiest time of year.
Our workplace flu vaccination clinics will be running again this autumn, making it quick and easy for eligible staff to get protected.
You can find details on the clinics and book an appointment in the section below. Walk-in appointments may also be available at some clinics. Only a pre-booked appointment will guarantee you a vaccination.
A few minutes for your flu jab could help protect you and those around you all winter long.
If you have any questions about the flu vaccination programme, please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you need anything else, please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.
Book a free flu vaccination appointment
Our workplace flu vaccination clinics will be running from 17 November to 3 December 2026, making it quick and convenient for eligible staff to get protected this winter.
You'll first be asked to choose a clinic location, before selecting from the available dates and time slots. Once you've entered your details, your appointment will be confirmed. If your plans change, you can easily amend or cancel your booking using the link in your confirmation email.
Clinic dates and locations
The clinics currently planned are listed below:
| Date | Venue | Time |
| Tuesday 17 November | Sherwood Energy Village (Ollerton) | 8.30am - 12.00pm |
| Tuesday 17 November | Home Brewery (Arnold) | 8.30am - 1.15pm |
| Wednesday 18 November | Trent Bridge House (West Bridgford) | 8.30am - 12.00pm |
| Wednesday 18 November | Beeston Central | 2.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Wednesday 18 November | Lawn View House (Sutton in Ashfield) | 8.30am - 1.30pm |
| Thursday 19 November | Meadow House (Mansfield) | 9.00am - 12.30pm |
| Thursday 19 November | Ravensdale Family Hub | 2.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Thursday 19 November | Sherwood Energy Village (Ollerton) | 9.00am - 1.15pm |
| Friday 20 November | Manton Family Hub | 11.45am - 12.15pm |
| Friday 20 November | Bingham Family Hub | 9.00am - 10.30am |
| Monday 23 November | Meadow House (Mansfield) | 8.30am - 12.45pm |
| Monday 23 November | Eastwood Family Hub | 2.00pm - 3.30pm |
| Monday 23 November | Newark Family Hub | 9.00am - 11.45am |
| Tuesday 24 November | Middle Street | 9.00am - 10.30am |
| Tuesday 24 November | Chilwell Family Hub | 11.00am - 12.00pm |
| Tuesday 24 November | Broxtowe Day Service | 1.00pm - 3.30pm |
| Tuesday 24 November | Lawn View House (Sutton in Ashfield) | 8.30am - 1.15pm |
| Wednesday 25 November | Bassetlaw (Langold) Family Hub | 9.00am - 10.30am |
| Wednesday 25 November | Meadow House (Mansfield) | 9.00am - 1.15pm |
| Wednesday 25 November | Home Brewery (Arnold) | 2.00pm - 3.30pm |
| Thursday 26 November | Home Brewery (Arnold) | 8.30am - 1.15pm |
| Thursday 26 November | Sherwood Energy Village (Ollerton) | 9.00am - 1.30pm |
| Monday 30 November | Sherwood Energy Village (Ollerton) | 9.00am - 2.00pm |
| Tuesday 1 December | Home Brewery (Arnold) | 8.30am - 1.30pm |
| Wednesday 2 December | Trent Bridge House (West Bridgford) | 9.00am - 1.00pm |
| Thursday 3 December | Meadow House (Mansfield) | 8.30am - 11.00am |
| Thursday 3 December | Lawn View House (Sutton in Ashfield) | 12.00pm - 2.30pm |
If you can’t find a suitable appointment, particularly if you can only attend on specific dates or at certain times, please get in touch. We can't guarantee additional appointments but we'll do our best to help.
Before you attend
When you've booked an appointment, we'll send you a consent form by email. Please complete and bring this with you if possible.
Don't worry if you can't print it, we’ll have copies available at the clinic on the day (bring your glasses if you need them to fill the form in!).
You can also download the consent form [PDF] and find more information in the Kays Medical Flu Vaccine FAQs [PDF].
Book a flu vaccination appointment
Request a pharmacy voucher
If you're unable to attend one of our workplace flu vaccination clinics, you can still get protected using a Flu-Xpress pharmacy voucher.
The voucher allows you to book a free flu vaccination at a participating local pharmacy at a time that's convenient for you. Vouchers can be requested by employees themselves or by their manager.
Once your request has been submitted, we'll email you a voucher code along with instructions on how to book and redeem it.
Before requesting a voucher, you can check which pharmacies are taking part using the Flu-Xpress Pharmacy Locator.
Please note that Flu-Xpress vouchers are pre-paid by the county council, so please only request a voucher if you intend to use it.
You can find answers to common questions in the Flu-Xpress Voucher FAQs [PDF].
If you request a voucher and no longer need it, please let us know by emailing [email protected] so we can reallocate it. Please contact the flu vaccination team directly rather than HR.
Request a Flu-Xpress voucher (Microsoft Forms)
NHS winter vaccination programme
Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from serious illness during the winter months. Depending on your age, health conditions, or circumstances, you may be eligible for one or more free NHS vaccinations.
Seasonal flu vaccination
The NHS offers free flu vaccinations to people who are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from flu.
From 1 September 2026, flu vaccinations are available for:
- pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy
- children aged 2 and 3 years on 31 August 2026
- primary and secondary school-aged children (Reception to Year 11)
- children aged 6 months to under 18 years who are in a clinical risk group.
From 1 October 2026, vaccinations are available for:
- everyone aged 65 and over
- adults aged 18 to under 65 who are in a clinical risk group
- people living in long-stay residential care homes
- carers
- close contacts of people with weakened immune systems
- frontline health and social care workers.
The flu vaccine is updated every year to provide protection against the flu strains most likely to circulate that winter, which is why it's important to have it annually.
For more information on the NHS vaccination programme, visit Flu vaccine (NHS).
Seasonal Covid-19 vaccination
Some people who are at higher risk of serious illness from Covid-19 will also be offered a seasonal Covid-19 vaccination this autumn.
The NHS autumn 2026 programme includes:
- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in care homes for older adults
- people aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed.
If you're eligible, the NHS will contact you when it's time to book your vaccination. For more information, visit COVID-19 vaccine (NHS).
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination
RSV is a common respiratory virus that often causes symptoms similar to a cold. While most people recover without problems, RSV can be more serious for older adults and young babies. While RSV infections are more common in autumn and winter, the vaccination is given all year round.
The NHS now offers a free RSV vaccination to:
- adults aged 75 to 79
- older adults who live in a care home
- pregnant women from 28 weeks of pregnancy to help protect their baby in the first few months after birth
- adults aged 65 to 74 who have a weakened immune system or have a long-term lung condition (this does not include asthma that is under control).
The vaccine helps reduce the risk of severe RSV illness and hospital admission. For more information about RSV and who is eligible for vaccination, visit Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (NHS).
Find out more
For the latest information on NHS winter vaccinations, including eligibility and how to book, visit Vaccinations (NHS).
Further information
If you’d like more information about the flu vaccination and pregnancy, visit our winter vaccinations page.
There is also a video for people with learning disabilities and one for carers, explaining why the flu vaccination is important. The videos can be shared with colleagues, friends and family, or at team meetings.
We also have this myth busting video which explains why flu can be so serious and why it’s important to get vaccinated.
Good to know
The county council flu vaccination programme is an occupational scheme. It delivers the same vaccination as the NHS but because it’s a private vaccination, it isn’t shared with the NHS. You may wish to inform your GP if you’ve been vaccinated through work.
The clinics will be provided by Kay’s Medical, who also ran the clinics last year. Their nursing staff will deliver the vaccinations.
The flu vaccination cannot give you flu. You may develop mild symptoms for a couple of days as a result of your immune response, but these are nothing to worry about.
Coughs and colds are common during the autumn. It’s fine to have your flu jab if you have a mild illness but if you have a temperature, it might be better to wait until you’ve recovered. If you’re not sure, come and see us in the clinic and we can get advice from the vaccinator.