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21/12/2021
Dept Of Health: 'Get Boosted For Christmas'
All adults eligible for their booster are being encouraged to get the jab at one of the many vaccination clinics in operation this week.
As of yesterday, all those aged over 18 who received their second dose at least three months ago, can now take up the opportunity to get boosted.
The programme has seen a sharp acceleration in recent weeks with latest figures showing that more than 50% of those eligible for their booster have now received it. Vaccination teams working in Trusts, pharmacies and GPs have worked hard to provide the population with this strengthened protection and will continue to do so with clinics operating throughout Northern Ireland in the lead up to Christmas Day.
Details of opening hours for the week ahead are listed below. While walk-in options are available, booking is encouraged.
Capacity may be limited at some Trust vaccination centres, so please check Trust social media channels for the most up to date information.
Boosters are also being provided by GPs and community pharmacies. A new feature on the online booking platform gives you instant information on vaccination clinics near you.
You can type in your postcode or town and find out about all the Trust and pharmacy clinics close to your home. vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/location-search
For the latest information on Trust vaccination clinics check Trust websites. Their planned clinics this week include:
Belfast Trust
• Vaccination Hub at Knockbracken Hall
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9am – 6pm
Christmas Eve: 10am - 2pm
• Vaccination Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital
Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 December: 8am – 10.30pm
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December: 8am – 8.30pm
Christmas Eve: 10am - 2pm
• Short Strand Community Centre, 26A Beechfield Street, Belfast
Tuesday 21 December: 10am – 2pm
• Queen’s University Belfast Great Hall
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 10am – 5pm
Northern Trust
Walk in capacity is extremely limited – please book online.
• Mass Vaccination Centre, Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9.30am – 8pm
• Coleraine Leisure Centre
Monday 20 - Wednesday 22 December: 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Antrim Forum
Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 December: 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Meadowbank, Magherafelt
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December: 9.30am – 4.30pm
South Eastern Trust
• Lisburn Primary and Community Care Centre
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9.30am - 7.30pm
• Ulster Hospital Acute Services Block (Appointment only)
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 8.15am - 8pm
• TEC, Belfast
Details on opening hours will be published on SE Trust website and social media channels.
Southern Trust
• South Lake Leisure Centre
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 8am - 8pm (last walk in 7pm)
• Newry Leisure Centre
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9am - 8pm (last walk in 7pm)
Western Trust
Limited capacity for walk-ins each day, booked appointments are recommended to help avoid delays.
• Foyle Arena
Monday 20 December – Wednesday 22 December: 9am – 8pm
Thursday 23 December: 9am – 5pm
• Omagh Leisure Complex
Monday 20 December – Wednesday 22 December: 9am – 8pm
Thursday 23 December: 9am – 5pm
• Lakeland Forum
Monday 20 December: 9am – 5pm
As of yesterday, all those aged over 18 who received their second dose at least three months ago, can now take up the opportunity to get boosted.
The programme has seen a sharp acceleration in recent weeks with latest figures showing that more than 50% of those eligible for their booster have now received it. Vaccination teams working in Trusts, pharmacies and GPs have worked hard to provide the population with this strengthened protection and will continue to do so with clinics operating throughout Northern Ireland in the lead up to Christmas Day.
Details of opening hours for the week ahead are listed below. While walk-in options are available, booking is encouraged.
Capacity may be limited at some Trust vaccination centres, so please check Trust social media channels for the most up to date information.
Boosters are also being provided by GPs and community pharmacies. A new feature on the online booking platform gives you instant information on vaccination clinics near you.
You can type in your postcode or town and find out about all the Trust and pharmacy clinics close to your home. vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/location-search
For the latest information on Trust vaccination clinics check Trust websites. Their planned clinics this week include:
Belfast Trust
• Vaccination Hub at Knockbracken Hall
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9am – 6pm
Christmas Eve: 10am - 2pm
• Vaccination Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital
Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 December: 8am – 10.30pm
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December: 8am – 8.30pm
Christmas Eve: 10am - 2pm
• Short Strand Community Centre, 26A Beechfield Street, Belfast
Tuesday 21 December: 10am – 2pm
• Queen’s University Belfast Great Hall
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 10am – 5pm
Northern Trust
Walk in capacity is extremely limited – please book online.
• Mass Vaccination Centre, Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9.30am – 8pm
• Coleraine Leisure Centre
Monday 20 - Wednesday 22 December: 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Antrim Forum
Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 December: 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Meadowbank, Magherafelt
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December: 9.30am – 4.30pm
South Eastern Trust
• Lisburn Primary and Community Care Centre
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9.30am - 7.30pm
• Ulster Hospital Acute Services Block (Appointment only)
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 8.15am - 8pm
• TEC, Belfast
Details on opening hours will be published on SE Trust website and social media channels.
Southern Trust
• South Lake Leisure Centre
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 8am - 8pm (last walk in 7pm)
• Newry Leisure Centre
Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9am - 8pm (last walk in 7pm)
Western Trust
Limited capacity for walk-ins each day, booked appointments are recommended to help avoid delays.
• Foyle Arena
Monday 20 December – Wednesday 22 December: 9am – 8pm
Thursday 23 December: 9am – 5pm
• Omagh Leisure Complex
Monday 20 December – Wednesday 22 December: 9am – 8pm
Thursday 23 December: 9am – 5pm
• Lakeland Forum
Monday 20 December: 9am – 5pm
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