There are a number of options to get a COVID-19 vaccine in North Tyneside. Healthwatch North Tyneside have put together this guide to give you all the information you need to get your vaccine.
What you’ll need to take with you
You’ll be asked to provide your:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Postcode
- NHS number if you have it but it is not essential (but does make things easier). Click here to find your NHS number.
Walk-in service
You do not need an appointment for the walk-in service but it is for first doses only. To use the walk-in services you will need to know that you are eligible for the vaccine – currently anyone 25 or over on 1 July 2021 (correct on 9/6/21) or in a high risk group. Check your eligibility by clicking here.
Walk-in services all run from 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm but times may change in coming weeks.
Booking an appointment for a vaccine
There are lots of appointments being added to the booking system every day.
The National Booking System is available by clicking here OR you can phone 119, between 7am – 11pm.
Through the National Booking System, you can book a vaccine at one of the 16 pharmacy-led hubs across North Tyneside.
You can also book at one of the larger vaccination centres, such as Newcastle’s Centre for Life and the Nightingale Hospital in Washington, Sunderland. Other pharmacy hubs and larger vaccination centres are also available across the North East region.
What to do if you can’t book through the National Booking System
The national booking system can be busy at times so keep trying. If you are unable to get online, the VODA Digital and Health Champions can help you and can be contacted on 0191 643 2626.
Frequently asked questions
You can read questions people often ask about the vaccine by clicking here.
North Tyneside Council has all the up-to-date information about COVID-19 on their website.
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