Following a national change to the flu programme, Flu clinics will begin in October this year (previously September) on a variety of dates and we will be offering both Flu and COVID boosters in these clinics;
Thursday 3rd October 2024 at Holmfirth and Meltham
Friday 4th October 2024 at Holmfirth
Tuesday 8th October 2024 at Holmfirth and Meltham
Wednesday 9th October 2024 at Holmfirth
Saturday 12th October 2024 at Holmfirth
Saturday 19th October 2024 at Meltham
If you are unable to make all of the above clinics, we will have additional appointments available at a later date.
Who is eligible this year?
Everyone aged over 65 years, as well as those that have a certain health condition, the extremely vulnerable (also known as immunocompromised patients) and their close contacts, pregnant patients and carers. Click here for more details on who is eligible. Please note this may change year-by-year.
Please don’t attend if you feel unwell or you have a high temperature, a new continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Please visit NHS.uk for a full list of COVID symptoms.
Why do I have to wait until October for my flu vaccine?
There has been a national change to the Flu programme this year and most eligible adults will now be offered a flu vaccine from early October. This is because the latest scientific evidence shows that protection from the flu vaccine decreases over time in adults. It is better to have the vaccine closer to when flu typically circulates in the winter months.
Booking your appointment
If we have your mobile telephone number, you should of received an SMS message from us which includes a link. Please click on the link to book your appointment online. This is the quickest way to book. If you are unsure how to book online, please watch our video which takes you through it step-by-step.
Booking using the link means that other patients calling for an urgent medical need can get through, and it helps us to manage the high volume of calls we are receiving this year.
If you are unable to book your appointment online, please call Elmwood Family Doctors on 01484 943000
How you can help:
Book your appointment in advance
Wear loose clothing to allow quick access to your arm
Arrive on time – not earlier or later
Don’t attend if unwell
Attend alone, unless you need a Carer
Don’t drive if you can avoid it
If you are driving, for Holmfirth please park offsite at Holme Valley Memorial Hospital or elsewhere, and Meltham at Carlile Street Car Park or elsewhere.
If raining please bring an umbrella in case you might be required to wait outside, queues may stretch out into the car park.
Please use the toilet at home before you set off. Toilets will be unavailable.
What to expect?
We will be using a one way system through the building. Staff will guide patients on where to go.
There will be plenty of staff available on the day to assist you, so please don’t hesitate to ask if you need help in any way
We look forward to seeing you