Be wise, immunise.

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

The COVID Spring Vaccination campaign closed on 30 June 2026 and the Autumn/Winter campaign will begin on 1 October 2026.

  • During these interseason periods, certain individuals might be considered for vaccination regardless of the time of year, in line with the clinical guidance in the Green Book Covid chapter 14a. See tables 3 and 4 Immunosuppression Groups on Pages 45 and 46
  • Individual clinical assessment will determine whether they are recommended for a dose of COVID-19 vaccine outside of a seasonal programme.
  • Year-round access will be available from Wednesday 1 July 2026 for people who need COVID-19 vaccination outside seasonal campaigns.
  • Year-round doses need an individual prescription / Patient Specific Direction.
  • Specialists and GPs should direct people to local vaccination services with a completed Referral Form which provides the Patient Specific Direction.

Providers and their contact information are found in the attached referral form.

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.