Be wise, immunise.

Across the North East and North Cumbria our teams are still working to vaccinate people.

The government has accepted Joint Committee Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice regarding the eligible cohorts for the spring 2026 vaccination programme. The announced and authorised eligible cohorts for COVID-19 vaccination are:

  • Individuals aged 75 years and over
    (including individuals who turn 75 years old by 30 June 2026).
  • Residents in a care home for older adults (as defined through CQC registration), irrespective of the individual’s age.
  • Individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed (as defined in the immunosuppression row of tables 3 and/or 4 in the COVID-19 chapter of the Green Book.

COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinics

Monday 11 May 2026

Outside the library, Billingham market, Billingham town centre, TS23 2LS
10am - 12:30pm and 1:15pm - 4pm
COVID eligible adults aged 75 and over and individuals aged 5 years and over who are immunosuppressed (defined in the Green book, Chapter 14a, under the immunosuppression definition, and in “immunosuppression” rows of table 3 and table 4)
Appointments can be booked via the national booking system.

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Outside Community Hub Central, 124 York Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9DE
10am - 12:30pm and 1:15pm - 4pm
COVID eligible adults aged 75 and over and individuals aged 5 years and over who are immunosuppressed (defined in the Green book, Chapter 14a, under the immunosuppression definition, and in “immunosuppression” rows of table 3 and table 4)
Appointments can be booked via the national booking system.

Thursday 28 May 2026

Inside the Live Well Centre, Centre Square, 103 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2PA
10am - 12:30pm and 1:15pm - 4pm
COVID eligible adults aged 75 and over and individuals aged 5 years and over who are immunosuppressed (defined in the Green book, Chapter 14a, under the immunosuppression definition, and in “immunosuppression” rows of table 3 and table 4)
Appointments can be booked via the national booking system.

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Stockton Market, Stockton high street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AT
10am - 12:30pm and 1:15pm - 4pm
COVID eligible adults aged 75 and over and individuals aged 5 years and over who are immunosuppressed (defined in the Green book, Chapter 14a, under the immunosuppression definition, and in “immunosuppression” rows of table 3 and table 4)
Appointments can be booked via the national booking system.

Treatments for COVID-19

The NHS offers treatment to people with COVID-19 who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill.

Who can have COVID-19 treatment:

  • You're eligible for a COVID-19 treatment assessment, without being admitted to hospital, if all the following apply:
  • you're at highest risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19
  • you're aged 12 or over
  • you have symptoms of COVID-19
  • you have tested positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 Medicines Delivery Unit

From 1 August, eligible Covid-19 patients in the North East and North Cumbria can access treatment through community pharmacies. As part of the NHS Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Pathfinder Programme, pharmacists will assess patients remotely, prescribe suitable medicines, and send prescriptions electronically to be dispensed locally.

Patients can be referred by NHS111, a healthcare professional, or can self-refer by emailing ips.nenc.cmdu@nhs.net

Patient referral form for NENC Covid Medicines Delivery Service

Housebound or newly severely immunosuppressed patients
COVID-19 vaccines

Tynehealth

For patients who are housebound, or newly severely immunosuppressed, the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) can help to arrange a vaccination appointment if it cannot be booked in the usual way. If a patient's specialist or GP practice has been unable to organise a vaccination for you, please contact:

Email: necsu.immunosuppressedney@nhs.net

Be wise, immunise - get vaccinated and get protected.