COVID-19 vaccine information

There are a number of ways in which the COVID-19 vaccination programme is being provided for our communities and you can choose how you would like to get your vaccination.

Who can get the vaccine currently?

The NHS is currently offering the vaccine to:

• people aged 18 and over
• people who are at high risk from coronavirus (clinically extremely vulnerable)
• people who are at moderate risk from coronavirus (clinically vulnerable)
• people who have a learning disability and are registered on the GP Learning Disability Register
• people who live or work in care homes
• eligible health and social care workers
• unpaid carers

How and where can I get my vaccine?

You can go online to book a first dose and second dose vaccine appointment at the available locations nearby at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119. Or drop in to one of the walk-in pop up vaccination clinics taking place in Hastings, no appointment needed. Further details on days and locations of the pop up clinics are below.

The locations where you can get your vaccine appointment are:

GP led vaccination service at the Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings

The GP led vaccination service at the Hastings Centre are currently providing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine clinics. You can book online at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination and they are also contacting patients directly by phone, text or letter to book an appointment. People will also be contacted directly if they are housebound and not able to access a service, make sure your GP surgery knows you are housebound.

If you have received a text message from 'NHSNoReply' offering you an appointment, you can book it online immediately at the Hastings Centre using your smartphone. You will never be asked for your bank details.

If you haven't had your jab yet and cannot book online call the Hastings Centre vaccination team on 01424 236260 or ask your GP surgery to book an appointment for you.

Large vaccination centres-such as the Brighton Centre, Eastbourne and local pharmacy services such as Laycock Pharmacy in Ore, Hastings

You can also book a vaccine through the national booking service at one of the large vaccination centres or local pharmacy service.  You don't have to wait to be invited if you are in the eligible groups you can go online to www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119.

Pop-up vaccination clinics in Hastings

The COVID vaccination is coming to even more communities in Hastings with a range of pop-up clinics at locations across Hastings. These are in addition to the Hastings Centre service, which will continue to provide vaccination services to the people of Hastings. If you already have an appointment booked at the Hastings Centre, please still go there.

You can just walk in to the sessions during the times shown below. 

You should also wear a face covering. Please dress for the weather and bring a drink of water in case you have to queue.

All pop up clinics will be providing the Pfizer vaccine. This is for first and second vaccines (if it has been over 8 weeks since your first).

Thursday 22 July, 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Hollington Tesco, Church Wood Drive, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9RB

Thursday 22 July, 11.30am - 3pm and Friday 23 July, 11.30am - 6.30pm

Town centre, outside Debenhams, 1-3 Robertson St, Hastings, TN34 1HT

Saturday 24 July, 11.30am - 6.30pm

Town centre, Central Hall, Bank Buildings, 6B Station Road, Hastings, TN34 1NG

Hollington Tesco, Church Wood Drive, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9RB

Monday 26 July to Thursday 29 July, 11.30am - 3pm

Town centre, outside Debenhams, 1-3 Robertson St, Hastings, TN34 1HT 

Monday 26 July, 3.30pm - 6.30pm 

Bohemia YMCA, St Paul's Rd, Saint Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6RS

Tuesday 27 July, 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Downs Farm Community Centre, Crowborough Rd, Hastings, TN35 5EE

Wednesday 28 July, 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Broomgrove Community Centre, 85 Chiltern Dr, Hastings, TN34 3PY

Thursday 29 July, 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Hollington Tesco, Church Wood Drive, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9RB

Friday 30 July and Saturday 31 July, 11.30am - 6.30pm

Town centre, outside Debenhams, 1-3 Robertson St, Hastings, TN34 1HT

More information can be found on the Sussex Health and Care partnership website. 

Frequently asked questions

If you would like to know more about the vaccination programme, there are regularly updated FAQs on the Sussex Health and Care Partnership website, to address common questions and queries. Read the latest FAQs

I need help to get to my vaccine appointment

East Sussex residents who have no means to get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment will be able to book a free return journey to help them attend.
 
To book free travel please book your vaccination appointment first and then call 07871 603 235 to speak to a travel coordinator. The booking service is available between 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 Monday to Friday.
 
Once you are through to a travel coordinator you will be asked the following questions:

• Do you have access to transport to attend your vaccine appointment?
• Do you have a family member, friend or carer who can help with transport? They do not have to be in your bubble as per government guidelines.

If both of these options are not available the travel coordinator will arrange transport for you, including any additional needs such as wheelchair-friendly vehicles.
 
All transport providers have signed up to a COVID-19 safety policy to ensure that all precautions are in place for a safe journey.

Hastings HEART are also offering free transport for people struggling to get to vaccination centres. HEART volunteer drivers are all vaccinated themselves and are trained in cleaning their vehicles to make them as safe as possible for people to travel in. To request vaccination transport visit the Hastings HEART website and fill in a simple help request form or call 01424 235290 and request a call-back. Messages are picked up throughout the day and HEART aims to respond to everyone requesting help within 24hrs.

If you need to take public transport to your vaccine appointment, then the latest Hastings bus timetable can be found on Stagecoach's website.