Flu & COVID clinics will begin in October this year on a variety of dates. If you are eligible for both, you will be given both vaccinations in the same appointment.
Wednesday 1st October 2025 at Holmfirth
Thursday 2nd October 2025 at Meltham
Friday 3rd October 2025 at Holmfirth
Saturday 4th October 2025 at Holmfirth
Monday 6th October 2025 at Holmfirth
Tuesday 7th October 2025 at Holmfirth & Meltham
Wednesday 8th October 2025 at Holmfirth
Saturday 11th October 2025 at Meltham
If you are unable to make all of the above clinics, we will have additional appointments available at a later date.
Who is eligible this year?
Please note whilst everyone aged over 65 years is eligible for Flu, only those aged over 75 years are eligible for COVID this year. The following groups are recommended to receive the Flu and COVID-19 vaccines:
Flu Vaccine:
- Adults aged 65 and over
- Pregnant women
- Individuals with certain long-term health conditions
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- Children aged 2 to 3 years
- School-aged children (vaccinated at school usually)
- Individuals with certain long-term health conditions
- Residents in care homes for older adults
Click here for more details on who is eligible for FLU. Please note this may change year-by-year.
COVID-19 Vaccine:
- Adults aged 75 years and over
- Individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed
- Residents in care homes for older adults
Click here for more details on who is eligible for COVID. Please note this may change year-by-year.
Please don’t attend if you feel unwell or you have a high temperature, a new continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Please visit NHS.uk for a full list of COVID symptoms.
Why get vaccinated?
Flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more prevalent during the fall and winter months. Staying up to date with your vaccinations helps protect you and those around you from severe disease and hospitalisation.
Why do I have to wait until October for my Flu & COVID vaccine?
There has been a national change to the Flu programme and most eligible adults are now offered a flu and COVID vaccine from early October. This is because the latest scientific evidence shows that protection from the flu vaccine decreases over time in adults. It is better to have the vaccine closer to when flu typically circulates in the winter months.
Booking your appointment
If we have your mobile telephone number, you should of received an SMS message from us which includes a link. Please click on the link to book your appointment online. This is the quickest way to book. If you are unsure how to book online, please watch our video which takes you through it step-by-step.
Booking using the link means that other patients calling for an urgent medical need can get through, and it helps us to manage the high volume of calls we are receiving this year.
If you are unable to book your appointment online, please call Elmwood Family Doctors on 01484 943000
How you can help:
Book your appointment in advance
Wear loose clothing to allow quick access to your arm
Arrive on time – not earlier or later
Don’t attend if unwell
Attend alone, unless you need a Carer
Don’t drive if you can avoid it
If you are driving, for Holmfirth please park offsite at Holme Valley Memorial Hospital or elsewhere, and Meltham at Carlile Street Car Park or elsewhere.
If raining please bring an umbrella in case you might be required to wait outside, queues may stretch out into the car park.
Please use the toilet at home before you set off. Toilets will be unavailable.
What to expect?
We will be using a one way system through the building. Staff will guide patients on where to go.
There will be plenty of staff available on the day to assist you, so please don’t hesitate to ask if you need help in any way
We look forward to seeing you