Please note that you can no longer get a COVID vaccine at our vaccination centres.

Flu vaccinations are being offered to people who are eligible. It’s strongly recommended you get vaccinated if you’re eligible this winter. Book an appointment or drop in to one of our vaccination centres listed below.

For more information about the vaccines, follow the links below:

Booking your appointment

The easiest way to book an appointment is online. You can do this through the online booking portal. You can also phone the national vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013 to book your appointment over the phone. For more information on booking your appointment, visit NHS Inform. You can also drop in to our vaccination centres listed below.

Edinburgh opening times

  • The Gyle: 10am to 6pm, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
  • Ocean Terminal: 10am to 6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
  • Waverly Mall: 10am to 6pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Please note all sites will be closed 1-1.50pm.

Who will be offered the vaccines?

You’ll be offered flu and coronavirus vaccines this winter if you’re:

  • living or working in a care home for older adults
  • aged 65 and over
  • aged 6 months and over with an eligible health condition
  • pregnant
  • a frontline health or social care worker
  • If you need to book or rearrange a vaccine appointment for children under 12 years, you should call the number on your child’s letter.

You’ll be offered the flu vaccine if you’re:

  • aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
  • living with someone who has a weakened immune system
  • an unpaid or young carer
  • a non-frontline NHS worker
  • a poultry worker or bird handler
  • an asylum seeker living in a home office hotel or B&B accommodation
  • experiencing homelessness or substance misuse
  • living in a Scottish prison
  • living in long-stay residential care home or other long stay care facility

Read more about the flu vaccine.

Read more about the child flu vaccine including who is eligible.

COVID-19 advice videos in different languages

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a worrying time for many people. There is a large amount of information and guidance available, which can be difficult to read through and absorb. It can be even more difficult if you feel most comfortable using a language other than English. NHS Lothian have created nine videos in different languages containing key information about COVID-19 and what to do if you have symptoms. These videos support the information in different languages produced by the Scottish Government