Information for people with a learning disability

Why do I need a COVID-19 vaccine?

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe, effective and free. They give you the best protection against COVID-19. They will help your body fight COVID-19 without getting poorly. Click here for an easy read guide to the COVID-19 vaccine. 

If you would prefer to watch a video, please have a look at this video on YouTube

Why do I need a flu vaccine?

Every year in England lots of people get flu in winter. Flu is a virus that makes you feel ill. Some people with a learning disability are more likely to be very ill if they get flu. The best way to avoid getting flu is to have a flu vaccine. This is an injection and it is free. There is an easy read guide to the flu vaccine which you might find helpful.

If you would prefer to watch a video, please have a look at this video on YouTube

How do I get the vaccines? 

You can book your COVID-19 and flu vaccines online. It asks you some question which you answer, and when it gets to a question which says Are you at high risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) due to a health condition? Click Yes, I am high risk. You can choose to have one vaccine or both.

If you do not want to make an appointment you can go to a walk-in clinic and these are on this website page, under the button which says Where are walk-in sessions taking place? 

If you have a learning disability, tell your GP. You’ll get access to extra support to help book and get your vaccine.