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16 March 2021
 If you were eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine this winter or are the main carer for an older or vulnerable person, there are three ways you can now book your first COVID-19 vaccination:
- Follow one of the links below to book in at the vaccination centre closest to you
- Wait for your GP surgery to contact you with an appointment
- Wait to be notified by the NHS National Booking System
If you are:
- A carer of older adults or vulnerable people - in receipt of carer’s allowance or unpaid
- A voluntary sector worker – e.g. working in front line health and social care activities such as foodbanks, homeless etc (volunteers and paid staff)
Appointments are available near you at:
You must book your appointment before you go to a vaccination centre. We are aware of scam messages circulating – please ignore them. The NHS will never ask you for money or your bank details for your vaccination – it is free.
 Our mobile testing units are out and about again this week to help reach as many people as possible who don’t have COVID-19 symptoms and who want a FREE rapid test.
We visit a number of different places across the borough, including supermarkets, and we have just added another new location. Starting this week, we’ll be at the Best Western Hotel car park in Chiswick (W4 2LS) every Thursday between 9am-5pm. Just drop-by if you are already out and about on the school run or doing some essential shopping during the day– no appointment necessary!
You can find out more about our mobile testing unit locations on our Twitter page.
We also have test sites located at:
- Heston Library – New Heston Road, Hounslow TW5 0LW – Open 6.30am-7.30pm Mon-Fri, or 8.00am-4.00pm Sat/Sun
- Hounslow House – 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB – Open 8.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Sun
- Isleworth Library – Twickenham Road, Isleworth TW7 7EU – Open 8.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Sun
- Staines Rugby Club, Snakey Lane, Feltham TW13 7NB – Open 8.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Sun
Simply drop-in, book online or call 0207 084 9697.
 You will be eligible for your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination from 10-12 weeks after your first dose. You will need to go back to the same location where you had it before, so that they make sure you receive the same type of vaccine again.
Depending on where you were first vaccinated, the ways of confirming second dose appointments differ; this is due to the logistics of operating different sites and different vaccines, compounded by vaccine delivery schedules.
- If you were invited by your GP practice (e.g. Chiswick Health Centre, Thornbury Road Health Centre, Heart of Hounslow, Feltham Assembly Hall), wait to be contacted by your GP.
- If you were invited for vaccination at a hospital site, e.g. West Middlesex University Hospital, then you will be contacted by the hospital site to book your second dose appointments
- If you went to a mass vaccination site or pharmacy site, you can book your second appointment online via the National Booking Service www.nhs.uk or by calling 119 if you do not already have one.
Remember: parents/guardians of school aged children can now collect a FREE pack of Rapid Tests (also known as Lateral Flow Tests) so that they can test themselves twice-weekly at home.
People in childcare bubbles or support bubbles with families that have school aged children are also eligible to receive the packs and are also being encouraged to test themselves twice a week.
Rapid Test packs are available to collect from the following collection sites in Hounslow:
- Padstow Walk car park, Feltham TW14 9XU
- Brabazon Road Sports Courts, Heston TW5 9LT
- Stamford Brook car park, Chiswick W4 1NH
Collection sites are open between 1.00pm-8.00pm, seven days a week. No need to book. To collect your family’s pack, you must be over 18 years old and NOT have COVID-19 symptoms. Please walk to the collection sites if you can, as parking is very limited at the sites and nearby. For additional collection site locations and opening times click here.
Did you know…?
- You can also access Rapid Tests via your employer if they are offering testing to employees
- If you cannot get tested at your workplace or are unable to go to a collection site, you can order a home test kit online: Order rapid lateral flow home test kits
- You should report every result to NHS Test and Trace on the same day you take the test. Report your test result online or by calling 119.
PLEASE NOTE: Secondary school and college students will be receiving their test kits from school/college. Children of primary school age (and below) are not being asked to take a test.
 If you are aged 50 or over, are clinically vulnerable, a frontline worker or a carer, you can now book your COVID-19 vaccination through the NHS website even if you haven’t yet received a letter. Appointments are available at sites across the Borough and also Ealing, Wembley and Hammersmith.
You must book your appointment before you go to a vaccination centre. We are aware of other scam messages circulating – please ignore them. The NHS will never ask you for money or your bank details for your vaccination – it is free.
You can book an appointment now if:
- You are aged 50 or over
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You are at high risk from coronavirus (clinically extremely vulnerable)
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You are an eligible frontline health or social care worker
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You have a condition that puts you at higher risk (clinically vulnerable)
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You are a main carer for someone at high risk from coronavirus
You can book appointments at a larger vaccination centres or a pharmacy that provides COVID-19 vaccinations.
Please make sure you plan your journey responsibly to allow for as much social distancing as possible.
 Did you know there is support available for self-isolating residents?
There are lots of instances in which you might need to self-isolate - click here to find out when you should do so.
However, if you haven't had to isolate yet, and haven't had the chance to think about what your plan might be for food security, financial support, medical assistance or any other areas of concern, we can help you.
Visit our Community Hub for more information about all the support available to you and your loved ones.
Do you know if you qualify as a carer?
If you help a relative or friend without payment because of a condition, illness, disability, serious injury, mental health issue, addiction or issues related to aging - you're recognised as a carer.
You may be looking after a neighbour, parent, sibling, or a friend and not see yourself as a carer, but you are eligible for certain benefits if this is you.
You could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine sooner than you might be otherwise. To be invited to get a COVID-19 vaccine, you will need to be registered as a carer with your GP. Contact your practice to register now. Please remember GP practices are very busy at the moment so please be patient.
 From this week, if you live in Hounslow, you can choose to receive your COVID-19 vaccine at the Twickenham Stoop once you book your slot.
You're currently eligible to receive your vaccine if you are 50 or older, clinically extremely vulnerable, a health or social care worker or a carer.
The Twickenham Stoop will be open to residents who have booked their appointment for their vaccinations. The Stoop will be open 7 days a week from 8am-8pm.
If you choose this as your vaccination site, there are a number of ways to travel.
Drive: Vehicle access to Twickenham Stoop is via Langhorn Drive, and the ground is within easy reach of the M3 and M4. Car parking is available at the ground, with driving directions here.
Train:
- Twickenham - 15 minutes walk
- Whitton station - 19 minute walk
Please make sure you plan your journey responsibly to allow for as much social distancing as possible.
 From this week, if you live in Hounslow, you can choose to receive your COVID-19 vaccine at the Compass Centre at Heathrow Airport when you book your slot.
You're eligible to receive your vaccine if you are 50 or older, clinically extremely vulnerable, a health or social care worker or a carer.
The Compass Centre will be open to residents across Hounslow who have booked their appointment for their vaccinations. The Centre will be open 7 days a week from 8am-8pm.
If you choose this as your vaccination site, there are a number of ways to travel.
Drive: Heathrow Terminal 5 Long Stay car park (2 hours free parking)
Bus: 7, 81, 423, 925, U3, N9 to Heathrow
- Newbury Road Compass Centre Sipson (BU) is a 3 min walk.
- Newport Road (Bs)is a 10 min walk.
- Newport Road (Bb) is a 13 min walk.
- Skyport Drive (C) is a 18 min walk.
Cycle:
- West Drayton - 15 minutes
- Hayes - 22 minutes
- Stanwell - 18 minutes
- Colnbrook - 17 minutes
- Cranford - 15 minutes
Please make sure you plan your journey responsibly to allow for as much social distancing as possible.
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