People are being reminded that COVID-19 vaccinations are still available at pop-up vaccination clinics in the Black Country.
The community pop-up clinics are being hosted at a range of locations in Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, and Sandwell, with no appointment necessary.
Anyone aged 18 and over who is eligible for a first, second or spring booster dose is encouraged to come forward as soon as possible.
Walk in vaccines are available at the following locations over the next two weeks:
Wolverhampton:
- Bilston Families Hub, Market Way, every Thursday, 9am-3pm and every Friday, 9am-3pm
- Jamia Bilal Masjid Mosque, Newhampton Road, Friday 19 May, 12pm-4pm
- Park Village Education Centre, Cannock Road, every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm
- Molineux Stadium, Thursday 15 December to Friday 16 December,10am-2pm
- Phoenix Park, off Dudley Road, every Wednesday, 3pm-7pm
Dudley:
- Crown Square, Stourbridge Town Centre, every Monday, 3pm-7pm
- Town Centre, Market Place, every Friday, 9am-1pm
- Green Park Community Centre, Watsons Green Road, every Thursday, 10am-2pm
- Providence Methodist Church, Colley Orchard, Monday 29 May, 3pm-7pm
- Sledmere Community Centre, The School Drive, Monday 22 May, 3pm-7pm
- Lye War Memorial, directly outside the memorial, Friday 26 May, 2pm-6pm
Walsall:
- Aldridge Community Centre, Middlemore Lane, Thursday 25 May, 10am-2pm
- Asda Car Park, St Lawrence Way, every Tuesday, 10am-2pm
- Asda Car Park, Woodhall Street, every Monday, 10am-2pm
- Blakenhall Village Centre, Thames Road, every Thursday 10am-2pm
- High Heath Hub, Spring Lane, every Wednesday, 1pm-7pm
- Sainsbury’s Car Park, Reedswood Way, Friday 19 May, 2pm-6pm
- The Square, New Invention, every Wednesday, 10am-2pm
- Walsall Town Centre, Lower Hall Lane, Saturday 20 May, 9am-1pm
Sandwell:
- Asda, Wednesbury Oak Road, every Thursday 3pm-7pm
- Cradley Heath Community Centre, Reddal Hill Road, Monday 22 May, 10am-3pm
- Jubilee Park Community Centre, Powis Avenue, Friday 26 May, 10am-3pm
- Sainsburys Car Park, Freeth Street, every Sunday, 12pm-4pm
- Tesco, Fox Oak Street, Saturday 20 May, 2pm-6pm and Tuesday 23 May, 3pm-7pm
- Tesco, 46 New Square, Saturday 27 May, 2pm-6pm and Tuesday 30 May, 3pm-7pm
- Windmill Community Centre, Messenger Road, Tuesday 30 May, 10am-3pm
Spring boosters will be available until 30 June. COVID-19 vaccinations, including first and second doses, for everyone who was aged 5 on or before 31 August 2022 will also end on this date, following recent advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). After 30 June, only people at higher risk will be invited for future vaccinations.
Dr Ananta Dave, Chief Medical Officer for the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board, said: “Our pop-up clinics are a great way for those eligible for a first, second or spring booster dose to get vaccinated at a time and location that suits them, with no appointment necessary.
“Having the spring booster vaccine helps vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, to maintain a high level of protection and helps prevent them from becoming seriously ill or needing treatment in hospital. You don’t need to wait to be invited if you’re eligible, just come forward as soon as you can.
“If you’ve only had one COVID-19 vaccination, or not had one at all, first and second doses are also still available so it’s not too late to get vaccinated.
“If anyone is hesitant about the vaccine or has any questions, the pop-up clinics are also an opportunity to speak to experts from the NHS in a private and confidential environment, so you’re welcome to pop along even if it’s just to have a conversation.”
In addition to the pop-up clinics, COVID-19 vaccinations are still available at a number of community pharmacies and other vaccine sites across the Black Country. You can find your nearest site or book online via the National Booking System, or by calling 119.
