Summer Vaccination Plans

Following national guidance, you are likely to see changes in where Covid-19 vaccinations are offered over the summer months. Over July and August national forecasts show that demand for the Covid-19 vaccine will drop significantly, by up to 85% from current levels. As a result, some of our vaccination sites will pause over the summer.  

We are working locally and regionally both within the NHS and with partners to make sure that vaccine is always available to everyone who wants a first, second or third dose and to reduce uptake inequalities in our communities. Local people can book an appointment ahead of time using the national booking service or can find a walk-in vaccination site.  

 The following sites will remain open for vaccinations in Kingston over the summer period: Ace Pharmacy, Boots - Kingston upon Thames, Pearl Chemist – Surbiton, PSM Pharmacy, Central Surgery, Fairhill Medical Practice. 

I wanted to reassure you, that recognising the needs of Kingston, we are committed to providing regular pop-up clinics in areas of lower uptake.  

Forthcoming pop-up clinics in Kingston include: 

• Thursday 7th July 2022, 1pm to 4:30pm, New Malden Library, New Malden Library, Kingston Rd, New Malden KT3 3LY 
• Friday 8th July 2022, 1pm to 4:30pm, Kingston Library, Kingston Library, Fairfield Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS 
• Wednesday 13th July 2022, 1pm to 4:30pm, The Hook Centre, The Hook Centre
• Thursday 14th July 2022, 1pm to 4:30pm, New Malden Library, New Malden Library, Kingston Rd, New Malden KT3 3LY 
• Friday 15th July 2022, 1pm to 4:30pm, Kingston Library, Kingston Library, Fairfield Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS 
• Wednesday 20th July 2022, 1pm to 4:30pm, The Hook Centre, The Hook Centre 
• Thursday 21st July 2022, 1pm to 4:30pm, New Malden Library, New Malden Library, Kingston Rd, New Malden KT3 3LY 
• Friday 22nd July 2022, 1pm to 4:30pm, Kingston Library, Kingston Library, Fairfield Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS 
• Wednesday 27th July 2022, 1pm to  4:30pm, The Hook Centre, The Hook Centre 
• Thursday 28th July 2022, 1pm to 4:30pm, New Malden Library, New Malden Library, Kingston Rd, New Malden KT3 3LY 

We will keep this under review, and in the case of a surge scenario, we are ready to step up provision to meet the needs of our community.  As we plan for the autumn booster programme we will continue to update you on plans for local vaccination clinics. 

Good progress has been made in Kingston, 71% of the eligible population have now received their first dose - this includes the recently launched 5-11 vaccination programme. Of those over 18, 79% have received their first dose, 76% have received their second dose and 63% have received their booster. 361,330 vaccinations have been delivered in the borough.