As schools break up for half term, health chiefs in the Black Country are encouraging parents and carers to ensure their children are up to date with their routine vaccinations at a local catch-up clinic.
School holidays provide a convenient opportunity for families to attend appointments, helping ensure children are protected against a range of serious but preventable diseases, while minimising disruption to their education.
Vaccinations remain one of the most effective ways to protect children from illnesses such as measles, meningitis, diphtheria, tetanus and polio. They also play a vital role in preventing the spread of infection within schools and the wider community.
Sally Roberts, Chief Clinical and Quality Officer for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) said: "Half-term is an ideal time for parents and carers to check their child’s vaccination record and get any missed vaccines booked in. Keeping up to date with vaccinations helps protect not only your child, but also their classmates, families and the wider community.
“If your child has missed any of their vaccinations, a series of local catch-up clinics hosted by Vaccination UK are available across the Black Country.”
Child vaccines available at catch-up clinics include:
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- MenACWY (Meningitis A, C, W, Y)
- DTaP/IPV (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis / Polio)
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus, where age-appropriate).
If you’re unsure what your child needs, the team can advise you when you book.
The clinics are being held at a range of locations across the Black Country, these are:
Dudley
28 March 2026, 9am to 2pm
Oakfield Community Centre, 245 Brettell Ln, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge DY5 3LT
email: dudley
phone: 01384 431 712
Walsall
1 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm
Anchor Meadow Health Centre, Walsall Rd, Walsall Wood, Walsall WS9 9AJ
email: walsall
phone: 01922 902 035
Wolverhampton
7 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm
Children's Village Family Hub, Graiseley Ln, Wolverhampton WV11 1PE
email: wolverhampton
phone: 01902 200 077
Sandwell
9 April 2026, 9am to 1.30pm
Smethwick Family Hub, Corbett Street, B66 3PX
Phone: 0121 592 1110
Walsall
18 April 2026, 9am to 1pm
South and Central Locality Hub, Birchills St, Walsall WS2 8NF
email: walsall
phone: 01922 902 035
The clinics will be staffed by trained healthcare professionals from Vaccination UK who specialise in childhood vaccinations and follow all necessary safety protocols. Children will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Appointments are required for all clinics. Parents and carers are encouraged to contact their local team via phone or email to book as soon as possible.
For families who may be away during half-term, additional clinics are scheduled into May. Please visit the Black Country ICB website to find out more and view the latest clinic dates.
For more information on childhood vaccinations go to NHS vaccinations and when to have them - NHS.
