Vaccinations update
Autumn Covid-19 Booster vaccinations are now available to book. Find out more about whether you are eligible and where your nearest clinic is in Brent. You can also find more information on the Autumn booster vaccination on GOV.UK.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine helps to make us all safer. It has been proved safe and effective by independent experts, and is the best way to protect people from coronavirus and save thousands of lives.
Covid-19 Autumn boosters are now available, if you are:
Find more information on the Autumn booster vaccination on GOV.UK
97-107 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London W5 5TL
First Floor, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ
The Brent Civic Centre vaccine site also offers free mini health checks (walk in only, no appointment needed).
Book an appointment online (Walk ins welcome subject to availability)
The COVID-19 vaccine bus will visit locations across the borough.
The vaccine bus will visit each location between 10am and 4pm. Come early to avoid disappointment - the bus will depart when all vaccines have been administered.
There is no need to book an appointment and you don't need to bring ID, have an NHS number or be registered with a GP.
Flu and Covid-19 autumn booster vaccinations are available in the following Primary Care surgeries.
Find more information and check if you are eligible on NHS England
116 Chaplin Road, HA0 4UZ
Acton Lane, NW10 7NS
Please do not contact the council regarding bookings. Book your COVID-19 vaccination using the main NHS website.
If you have been vaccinated abroad you can also update your NHS records by visiting: Covid 19 Vaccinations outside England
Everyone aged 5 and over can get the Covid-19 vaccine.
You may need to use the Covid-19 pass if you are travelling to countries who require proof of vaccination.
You can access your NHS COVID Pass through:
Yes, the vaccination is safe for everyone and is our best way out of this pandemic. The NHS only offers vaccinations to the public once independent experts have signed it off as being safe.
This video message for Brent residents, recorded by our Deputy Director of Public Health Dr John Licorish, responds to some of the most frequently asked questions by residents across the borough.
There are three main reasons. One, while this coronavirus is a new virus, work was already underway to produce vaccines against the coronaviruses which cause SARS and MERS – two other highly contagious and deadly viruses. Two, there has been an unprecedented level of cooperation between academics and the pharmaceutical industry around the world. Thirdly, a huge financial investment by governments around the world, including the UK.
After having both doses of the vaccine, most people will be protected against coronavirus. It takes a few weeks after getting the second dose for it to work. So it’s important to still continue social distancing and following the guidelines to keep us all safe.
Yes, it works the same way – and has the same effectiveness – among all ethnic groups.
Yes, after discussion with experts, the British Islamic Medical Association encourages individuals to take the COVID vaccine as advised by their GP.
No, there is no material of animal origin in either vaccine. All ingredients are published in healthcare information on the MHRA’s website.
Most side effects, such as a sore arm, feeling tired or a headache are mild and usually last a day or two at most. It’s very rare for anyone to have a serious reaction to the vaccine. All staff giving the vaccine are trained to deal with and treat any reactions straight away.
Attending doesn’t mean that you have to accept the vaccine. It gives you a chance to learn more, to talk through any concerns you might have, and then make your own decision.
For detailed answers to all questions about the COVID vaccine, including how housebound residents will be vaccinated and when second doses will be given, please visit the NHS North West London website
Anyone in England can register with a GP surgery for free. You do not need proof of address or immigration status. Overseas visitors to England, including anyone living in the UK without permission, will not be charged for vaccination for COVID-19. Immigration checks are not needed to receive the vaccination.
You can usually register online or by phone.
Find out more and register with a GP surgery
COVID-19 vaccine will always be free in the UK and delivered by the NHS. Patients will be sent a letter by the NHS call/recall service informing them of their eligibility, and receive a call from Primary Care Networks, offering the choice of booking at a GP-led vaccination centre or using the national booking service.
Remember, the vaccine is free of charge:
For more information and advice, please visit Action Fraud
BBC Asian Network is helping people in the South Asian community to spot potential scams. There are advice videos in five South Asian languages:
If you have any questions about the NHS COVID Vaccination Programme, please speak to a trusted person, such as your GP, or visit the NHS website.
You might also find the following information and resources helpful:
In February 2021 we held a series of four community webinars, attended by thousands of residents. Each webinar saw presentations from local faith leaders, community voices and public health experts - who also answered questions from residents.
The following videos answer key concerns in less than one minute:
Watch the webinars in full in our webcast library
The Black Healthcare Group UK (BHG) has produced a factsheet to answer many of the common questions being raised by the community. The BHG was formed to address issues and concerns in relation to COVID-19 vaccination in the black community and consists of Dr Donald Palmer, Associate Professor of Immunology, Dr Jacqueline McLeod GP and Terence Channer LLB Healthcare Solicitor.
Download the BHG Factsheet (.pdf, 844.4kB)
In this video, frontline care manager, Yvonne Olasunkanmi explains what it was like to get the vaccine, why getting it was so important to her and encourages other Black, Asian and minority ethnic residents across the borough to get the vaccine when they are invited.