More Covid vaccination appointments and walk-ins now available - The Rugby Observer

More Covid vaccination appointments and walk-ins now available

Rugby Editorial 17th Dec, 2021   0

MORE vaccinations are available in Coventry and Warwickshire as the Covid booster programme expands.

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire has increased the numbers of appointments available, and added more ‘walk-in’ sites where appointments are not necessary.

Online bookings are now available for everyone over 18. To be eligible for a booster jab, people must have had their second dose at least three months ago.

Pharmacies across the area are on board to deliver the vaccine, with many increasing their capacity by adding additional appointments and extending opening hours.




All GP-led vaccination centres are extending their opening hours and a number of pop-up clinics are taking place over the coming days, where people will be able to walk-in and get their booster without the need for an appointment.

In Rugby, Locke House, The Railings, Woodside Park, is open for walk-ins 7 days-a-week 8am to pm Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm Saturday and 8am to 2pm Sunday.


Hillmorton Ex-Service Men’s Club in Rugby is also open to walk-ins this Saturday (December 18) between 9am to 6pm.

Pop-ups are taking place in Broadgate in Coventry on Saturday (December 18) between 10am to 4pm and Sunday (December 19) between 11am to 4pm.

Other pop-ups will be held at Coventry Central Library on Saturday (December 18) between 10am to 4pm and Wednesday (December 22) between 3.30pm to 6pm. First doses will also be available at this site for children aged 12 to 15 who haven’t yet had their jab.

Crest Pharmacy in Atherstone is open for walk-ins on Tuesdays and Thursday between 9am to 4.45pm.

The vaccination centre at Bedworth Civic Hall has increased its capacity to offer 5,500 appointments before the end of December. It is not offering any walk-ins at the site to focus on booked appointments.

Dr Sarah Raistrick, local GP and Chair of Coventry and Warwickshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “It’s so important to get your booster as soon as you are eligible.

“We’re putting on additional appointments at our GP, pharmacy and other vaccination sites to meet demand, as well as adding more places where you can just walk in and get your jab with no appointment necessary.”

GP teams have been asked to clinically prioritise their services to free up maximal capacity to support the Covid-19 vaccination programme, alongside delivering critical appointments such as cancer, urgent and emergency care. This might mean that for some people, routine appointments are postponed as part of the national mission to roll out boosters.

Dr Raistrick added: “General Practice is still open for urgent care. Our staff are supporting the Covid vaccination programme so there is likely to be a delay in getting a non-urgent appointment. We appreciate your support and understanding – and urge you to come forward for your vaccination as soon as possible.”

Visit https://tinyurl.com/2s3t38nn or call 119 to book a vaccination appointment. New appointments are loaded onto the system every day. The website and phoneline are very busy so patience when booking is advised.

Visit www.happyhealthylives.uk/vaccinationdrop-ins or your nearest drop-in site.

Visit www.happyhealthylives.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccination for a list of all clinics – bookable and walk-in.

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