Winter Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are being offered to people who are eligible. Don’t try to make an appointment until you’ve been invited by NHS Scotland. It’s strongly recommended you get vaccinated if you’re eligible this winter.
People with a digital preference will receive their vaccine appointment or booking prompt by text and/or email.
Letters will be sent to the address you’ve registered with your GP and will arrive with clear NHS Scotland branding. You should make sure you update your address with your GP, if you move home.
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.
Edinburgh opening times
- The Gyle: 9am to 7pm, Monday – Sunday
- Ocean Terminal: 9am to 7pm, Monday – Sunday
- Waverly Mall: 9am to 7pm, Monday – Sunday
- South Queensferry: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday
- Conan Doyle: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday
- Craigmillar: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday
- Pennywell : 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday
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
- Link to the main channel – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637
- Arabic – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637/499658055
- Bengali – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637/499659376
- British Sign Language – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637/499649701
- Cantonese – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637/499707761
- English – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637/499653519
- Kurdish – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637/499655706
- Mandarin – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637/499661871
- Polish – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637/499705668
- Urdu – https://vimeo.com/channels/1669637/499709523
Pre school vaccination drop in clinic
On Thursday 24 October, NHS Lothian are holding a nasal flu vaccine drop in clinic for 2 – 5 year olds not yet in school.
This drop in clinic will take place from 10am to 4pm (closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm) at Gilmerton Community Centre Garden, 4 Drum Street, Edinburgh, EH17 8QG.