Winter Strong: Staff flu vaccination January - March 2026
Protect yourself, your patients, and your colleagues this winter.
As we approach the final weeks of this year’s flu vaccination campaign, we would like to remind all staff of the importance of being protected.
The campaign will officially close at the end of March 2026 as mandated by NHS England, and we strongly encourage anyone who has not yet received their flu vaccine to do so as soon as possible.
Flu can be debilitating and deadly, but vaccination saves lives and keeps our services running smoothly. This winter we’re aiming to aiming to protect our staff, patients and loved ones by offering free flu vaccinations to all trust colleagues.
All you need to bring along is your NHS number.
Why get vaccinated?
- The flu virus changes so you need to get vaccinated every year
- Healthcare staff are more likely to catch and spread flu, even without symptoms.
- The vaccine is safe, effective, and cannot give you flu.
- Last year, 96,000–120,200 hospitalisations were prevented in England thanks to the flu vaccine.
Who should get vaccinated?
- All NHS staff
- Frontline healthcare workers
- Special focus on early-stage pregnant staff and new starters
Access is easy:
- Drop-in clinics across the trust (including out of hours)
- Peer vaccinators are supporting the programme
Myth-busting:
- “Healthy people don’t need it”— Wrong: healthy people can spread flu.
- “Flu jab gave me flu before”— Impossible: the vaccine contains no live virus.
Over 65's:
The standard vaccine in use isn't suitable for over 65's- an alternative is available by arrangement- please contact Alvin Nierva or occupational health at Frimley Park or Wexham Park
Drop in clinics
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Days |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
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2 March
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10am-2pm |
Pinetrees restaurant
|
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8am-4pm subject to staffing |
Roving vaccinators To request a visit to a particular area contact Bleep 5089 |
Staff working in Albany Park and Archipelago
Our occupational health team will administer your vaccines.
Staff may attend on a drop-in basis and enquire whether a nurse is available to administer the vaccine at that time. If a nurse is available, the vaccination can be given immediately. Alternatively, employees can call (03006) 134051 (FPH) to check nurse availability on the day.
Unit 2H Albany Park, Frimley GU16 7PL
Flu vaccine will always be available on the Heatherwood site. Ask any of our peer vaccinators in recovery to administer the vaccine for you. Alternatively, you may also contact our Parkside Pre assessment sister at 144110 if she is available to administer the vaccine.
Drop-in clinics
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Days |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
2 March |
10am-2pm |
Courtyard Restaurant |
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8am-4pm subject to staffing |
Roving vaccinators To request a visit to a particular area contact 07920 267427 |
Occupational health
Staff may attend on a drop-in basis and enquire whether a nurse is available to administer the vaccine at that time. If a nurse is available, the vaccination can be given immediately.
Alternatively, employees can call (03006) 15 4760 to check nurse availability on the day.
Community and Satellite sites will be covered by nominated peer vaccinators.
- Senior sister Sarah Fotheringham will be vaccinating staff from the wards at Farnham and Heathlands.
- Community Sisters Philippa Taylor-Waring and Ella Patrick will be vaccinating staff from the following areas:
- Community Nursing, Intermediate Care, Midwifery, Outpatients, and Physiotherapy staff based on Calthorpe Ward.