Covid-19 Advice and Covid Vaccinations

Covid Vaccines

You or your child may be offered the COVID-19 vaccine if you:

are 75 years or over (you need to be 75 years old by 30 June 2024)
are 6 months to 74 years old and have a weakened immune system
live in a care home for older adults

Local pharmacies will be giving the vaccine and will be in touch with patients directly. Alternatively you can check your eligibility and book via the NHS website by clicking on this link: Getting a COVID-19 vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Think you have covid?

The NHS website provides information on Covid symptoms, testing, self care and where to get help if needed https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Easy read leaflet

This easy read leaflet explains the symptoms of Covid and how to get a vaccine Easy Read Covid Vaccination Leaflet.

Covid-19 Treatment for high risk patients

The NHS offers treatment to people with COVID-19 who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill. This group of patients are also able to order free lateral flow tests to keep at home. Find out more on the NHS website Treatments for COVID-19 – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

If you get Covid-19 and are eligible for Covid-19 treatment, you can self-refer by using the following link: https://allianceforbettercare.org/nmabs/

Pulse Oximeter for positive at risk patients

Your GP may give you a pulse oximeter and ask you to record your heart rate and oxygen levels at home. Find out more about pulse oximeters and instructions on their use.

Warning over Covid vaccination scams

Be on your guard against fraudulent text and email messages as new scams are being sent to patients.

People are receiving a text or email notification of their ‘vaccination appointment’ and are being asked to confirm it by clicking on a link.

This looks very similar to the genuine texts being sent to patients to arrange their appointments at the GP led vaccination services.

Please follow the advice below:

The COVID-19 vaccination is ONLY available from the NHS and it is FREE – you will never be asked to pay for it or give your bank details.
If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up.
If you receive a text or email that you believe to be fraudulent please delete it. Please be assured that if you don’t respond because you are worried and it is a genuine text or email, you will remain on the vaccination list and be contacted again
If you believe you have been the victim of fraud or identity theft you should report this directly to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Where the victim is vulnerable, report it to Sussex Police online or by calling 101.