What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an illness caused by the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
It can cause symptoms ranging from mild cold-like illness to severe breathing problems and long-term complications (“long COVID”).
People most at risk of serious illness include:
- Older adults (especially 65+)
- People with long-term health conditions (e.g. heart, lung, kidney disease, diabetes)
- Pregnant women
- People with weakened immune systems
The COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines help your body build protection against the virus, reducing your risk of serious illness, hospitalisation and death.
They are updated regularly to match circulating variants.
Private COVID-19 Vaccination
If you are not eligible for a free NHS vaccine or wish to get an additional booster, you can access it privately
Why get the COVID-19 vaccine?
- Reduces risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death
- Helps prevent long COVID

