Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations in Lincolnshire
The winter COVID-19 vaccination will be available from Wednesday 1 October 2025.
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It’s usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19.
The COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It’s important to top up your protection if you’re eligible
Who should have the COVID-19 vaccine
You can get the winter COVID-19 vaccine if you:
- are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31 January 2026)
- are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
- live in a care home for older adults
Speak to your local pharmacy, GP surgery or specialist if you’re not sure if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine – NHS.
You do not need to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment.
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine
If you’re eligible for an NHS COVID-19 vaccine, you can get your vaccine from:
- your GP surgery (if opted into the programme)
- a pharmacy that offers NHS COVID-19 vaccination (if you’re aged 5 or over) – you can book an appointment using this link book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online or in the NHS App now. Please see list and map of pharmacies offering Covid-19 vaccinations.
The following GP practices are not offering the COVID-19 vaccine, therefore, you will need to book an appointment at your nearest pharmacy:
- Beacon Medical Practice
- Hawthorn Medical Practice
- Merton Lodge Surgery
- Old Leake Medical Centre
- Spilsby Surgery
- Stickney Surgery
- Beechfield Medical Centre
- The Suttons Medical Group
- Branston & Heighington Family Practice
- Washingborough Surgery
Vaccination appointments will take place after 1 October 2025.
COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud
Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over cash or financial details. They are sending convincing-looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people directly pretending to be from the NHS, or local pharmacy.
People are warned to be alert to these scams:
- The NHS will:
- NEVER ask for payment – the vaccine is free
- NEVER ask for your bank details
- NEVER arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine
- NEVER ask you to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport
Please see this poster guide – Poster: be alert to vaccine fraud.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk).
For more information, see advice on antiviral treatments below, as well as our Frequently Asked Questions, which we regularly review and update.
Treatments for COVID-19 for those eligible for antiviral treatment.