Protect your health this winter
Get your flu jab
Vaccines offer the best protection against viruses like Covid-19 and flu. If you’re aged 65 or over, you can get a free flu jab and autumn booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Flu vaccination is also offered free of charge on the NHS to people who are at most at risk from the effects of flu. This is to protect them from catching flu and developing serious complications.
You can get your NHS flu vaccine at:
- Your GP surgery
- A local pharmacy offering the service
Carers are eligible for a free flu jab too
If you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person you should be offered a free flu jab. You should also be offered one if you're receiving Carer's Allowance. Ask your GP surgery or local pharmacist about having a flu vaccine along with the person you care for. You can also read more about the flu vaccine for carers on the Carers UK website.
NHS Health Check
A NHS Health Check is a free check-up delivered by health professionals for adults aged 40 to 74 to help lower the risk of developing health conditions. They are designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia.
Who can have and NHS Health Check?
- If you’re aged 40 to 74 and living in Staffordshire.
- If you do not have any pre-existing health conditions such as the following:
- stroke
- diabetes
- kidney disease
- a heart condition including diagnosed high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
Please contact Everyone health to find out if you are eligible for this service.
Book your health check with Everyone health Staffordshire:
Resources
There are also a lot of great sources of advice on staying well during the winter: