COVID-19 vaccine information

Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine?

COVID-19 vaccines are available for:

• Everyone aged five and over can get a 1st and 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
• People aged 16 and over, and some children aged 12 to 15, can also get a booster dose
• People aged five and over who had a severely weakened immune system when they had their first 2 doses, will be offered a 3rd dose before any booster doses
• Some people, including those aged 50 years or over, those at higher risk or who are pregnant, and frontline health and social care workers, will be offered a seasonal booster (autumn booster).

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

How and where can I get my vaccine?

Children aged 5 to 11

Please see the table below for vaccine centres offering vaccinations to 5 to 11 year olds. Appointments can be booked online or by calling 119. 

Those aged 12 years and over

Those aged 12 years and over can book vaccine appointments either online or by calling 119. They can also go to one of the walk-in vaccination clinics in Hastings listed below.

Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed at the moment, individuals should check with their local provider before travelling to the vaccination clinic.

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.

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 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm 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.