BHWC staff continue to wear masks in patient-facing areas or where patients are waiting

Our clinical pharmacist discusses the pros and cons of vaccinating your child so you can make an informed decision.

How to register COVID vaccinations you have had abroad

We are receiving many questions about the vaccine so have tried to answer them in this FAQ. Pharmacist Shilpa Patel provides detailed answers to your real questions about the vaccine.

Immunosuppressed patients – 3rd dose
Booster for evereyone else
Housebound and care home patients

Catch-up clinics in Brighton and Hove are taking place on Saturday 30th October and Sunday 31 st October

How to report suspected adverse reactions associated with COVID-19 vaccines

We are now offering the booster Covid-19 vaccine vaccine for anyone who had their second dose 6 months ago.

The first monoclonal antibody treatment for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in the UK.

You don’t need an appointment, and you can simply turn up to receive your vaccination.

This is a statement from the MHRA

What to do if you take antithyroid medication and develop a sore throat, mouth ulceration or fever, flu-like illness.

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For BHWC patients only 0300 303 8060 TO BOOK YOUR FIRST COBID VACCINE DOSE 0800 433 4545 FOR VACCINATION QUERIES We are currently vaccinating Cohorts 1-9 (vulnerable, extremely vulnerable and patients 50 years or over) We will be starting Cohort 10 very soon The Racecourse If you are a BHWC patient and in Cohort 1-9 […]

Germ Defence was created by a team of doctors and scientists to give you advice that has been proven to reduce the spread of viruses

Following suspensions by some countries of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca over suspected blood clots, the MHRA confirms that the benefits of the vaccine in preventing COVID-19 far outweigh the risks. People should still go and get their COVID-19 vaccine when asked to do so. Today the UK regulator, following a rigorous scientific review of all […]

Everyone aged 50 and over can now self book their vaccine

This is how you will be invited for your second dose.

Most of you will have heard the announcement about a covid vaccine shortage. Please do not worry. Here is what it means for our BHWC patients

Shilpa explains how the vaccine shortage announced by the government in April 2021 will affect the surgery.

As the vaccination roll out continues it’s important to know who is eligible now and when people’s turn is coming up. Brighton & Hove Covid Vaccination service has set out the timeframe for when people can get their jab and how they go about it.

Full details of the governments 4 step plan for COVID-19

Read the latest on which cohort you are in and when you will be invited for your vaccination.

Common, but temporary side effects reported are pain / soreness at the injection site, headaches, chills, slight fever, fatigue, sore throat, muscle or bone ache, nausea and vomiting

Over 70s, the clinically extremely vulnerable (the shielding group) and health and social care workers can now book appointments online

Unfortunately, getting vaccinated does not instantly mean we can go back to how life was before. Until we have some level of herd immunity, the vaccine is now just another layer of protection against COVID-19. You may be a non-symptomatic spreader and it doesn’t mean you’re immediately protected the minute the needle goes in your arm.

Questions BHWC patients have asked us about the Astra Zeneca vaccination with our researched answers.

Cabs for Jabs is for older and vulnerable Brighton and Hove residents whoo need help getting to and form their covid vaccination appointment

Community pharmacies have started delivering covid vaccinations this week. The vaccination is not available in any Brighton pharmacies yet but have been trialled this week in several UK pharmacies. BHWC will update you when it comes to Brighton.

We are working extremely hard to book all our BHWC patients in for an appointment for the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination at the Portslade Health Centre (PHC).

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We have been made aware that some people are receiving fraudulent calls and text messages offering the COVID-19 vaccination

The Government currently advises the use of face masks or coverings in certain environments or situations e.g. on public transport or when visiting healthcare settings – keep up to date on current guidance.