New NHS Covid Spring vaccinations now available in Blackpool and the Fylde coast - check if you are eligible
Covid vaccine roll out now on offer across Blackpool and the Fylde coast for adults over 75, residents in adult care homes and anyone over 6 months old and is immunosuppressed
Residents of Blackpool and the Fylde coast eligible for the new Spring COVID‑19 vaccination is urged to book their appointment now.
Those eligible people can book appointments through the National Booking Service or by calling 119.
The vaccine offers vital protection to those at highest risk of serious illness from COVID‑19.
Last spring, between 1 April and 17 June 2025, a total of 440,985 people across the North West came forward for their COVID‑19 vaccination — an uptake rate of 49.1% among eligible groups. This response demonstrates the continued commitment of residents to protecting themselves and their communities.
In 2025, nearly 900,000 people in the region were eligible, and local NHS teams delivered thousands of appointments each day through GP practices and pharmacies, including vaccinations for care home residents and housebound patients.
The window to get vaccinated runs from now until 30 June 2026, with the NHS encouraging people to book as early as possible.
The vaccine is being offered to:
Adults aged 75 and over
Residents of older adult care homes
People aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed
Dr Paula Cowan, GP and Regional Medical Director for Primary Care at NHS England in the North West said: “Protection against COVID‑19 decreases over time, so this spring’s vaccination offer is an important opportunity for those most at risk to boost their immunity.
“Getting this extra dose reduces your risk of becoming very unwell, helps you recover faster if you do catch it, and reduces the chance of needing hospital treatment.”
The National Booking Service (NBS) and the 119 telephone line opened on 7 April, ahead of vaccinations beginning.
Appointments will be available at community pharmacies, GP practices and designated vaccination sites across the North West.
COVID‑19 protection fades over time, and NHS leaders continue to stress the importance of topping up immunity for those eligible.
You can find out the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccine.