Central Bedfordshire Council have been asked by the Health Protection Team to share these resources and information on the Winter Flu Vaccination Programme for those that are eligible (see attached poster above on eligibility status). Most school aged children (reception to year 11) will receive the vaccine in school.
Details of local drop-in sessions across Central Bedfordshire are below. Again, please note these are for “eligible” individuals only – eligibility details can also be found here Flu vaccines for the 2026 to 2027 season – GOV.UK
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Grovebury Road Surgery (Midwives Hub), Ridgeway Court, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SF, every Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm |
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The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH, Saturday 17 October 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm |
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Linmere, Huckett Street, Houghton Regis, LU5 5GX, Tuesday 27 October 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm |
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Vandyke Upper School, Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY, Saturday 28 November 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm |
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Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX, Saturday 5 December 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm |
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The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH, Saturday 12 December 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm |
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Downside Community Centre, Suffolk Road, Dunstable, LU5 4ES, Wednesday 23 December 2026, 10:00am to 2:00pm |
If “eligible” members of the public are unable to attend the drop-in sessions, appointments can be arranged by calling 0300 555 5055 (option 5) . Bookings can also be made online via the NHS website: online services OR search online via the NHS website for participating pharmacies at a participating pharmacy
Details on how to get a child vaccinated if they are not in school can be found here Children’s flu vaccine – NHS
There are also a number of short videos and resources tailored to specific communities and groups:
- Protect yourself and your loved ones; get the flu vaccine today. (Bangladeshi)
- Protect yourself and your loved ones, get the flu vaccine today. (Black community)
- Protect yourself and your loved ones, get the flu vaccine today (Urdu)
- Flu vaccinations for people with a learning disability
- British Islamic Medical Association Vaccination Guide bima-flu-vaccination-guides-2025