Vaccinations for carers

What happens if you get ill? Getting vaccinated protects you and the person that you care for.

Carers receive priority access to COVID-19 vaccinations and free annual flu vaccination.

COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters

To book a COVID-19 vaccination, just follow the link below or ring 119.

• The NHS website – Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination

• The NHS website – Find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site

Difficulty attending?

Can’t leave the person you care for? Have problems getting there? Something else stopping you? Call us on 01752 201890 to find out what support we can give you, such as sitting services, support with transport, someone to talk through concerns.

Access Plymouth - Community Car, Ring & Ride is a not for profit car sharing scheme to help people with mobility problems get around Plymouth.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccinations are available via your doctor’s surgery or your local pharmacy shown via the link below. You can take your Carer’s passport with you to show that you are a carer.

• The NHS website – Find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine

Young carers

If you are a young carer (under 18) please contact Time 4 u by phone or text on 07899 950155 to discuss your situation so we can help you to have your vaccination. You can also visit the Young Carers Support Hub for full information of Young Carers Services in Plymouth

Please remember

If you are an unpaid Carer in Plymouth there is a lot of support available for you. Take a look at our full website to find out what Caring for Carers can offer and how to get in touch.