Who is eligible?
All clinical and non-clinical staff, including nursing, allied health professionals, healthcare science, pharmacy, facilities, catering, admin and clerical are eligible.
Students and volunteers are also eligible.
If you work, learn or volunteer at UHB, you can protect yourself and others this winter and receive a free flu vaccination.
Ask a ward manager
If you work, study or volunteer on a ward, ward managers and senior sisters should be your first choice to get protected.
All managers are asked that between the start of October and the end of November, all members of staff who usually work on the ward, including all non-nursing colleagues, are offered a flu jab and offered time to complete the national staff survey in privacy – both are vital for the wellbeing of all.
Drop-in clinics
All hospital sites have drop-in clinics in busy spaces. Please check back for information on your nearest drop-in clinic.
Good Hope Hospital
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 2 to Friday 6 November | 12:00 - 14:00 | Between Wards 14 and 15 |
| Monday 9 to Friday 13 November | 12:00 - 14:00 | Between Wards 14 and 15 |
Heartlands Hospital
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 2 to Friday 6 November | 10:00 - 11:30 | Top of escalators, near M&S and Main Entrance |
| Monday 9 to Friday 13 November | 10:00 - 11:30 | |
| Monday 16 to Friday 20 November | 10:00 - 11:30 | |
| Monday 23 to Friday 27 November | 10:00 - 11:30 |
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 2 to Friday 6 November | 06:30 - 09:00 | Main Entrance, QEHB |
| Monday 2 to Friday 6 November | 06:30 - 09:00 | Heritage Building Main Entrance |
Solihull Hospital and Community Services
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November | 08:00 - 12:00 | Dermatology |
| Tuesday 3 November | 13:30 - 16:30 | Main Outpatients (roaming) |
| Thursday 5 November | 13:30 - 16:30 | Main Outpatients (roaming) |
| Friday 6 November | 08:00 - 16:00 | Dermatology |
| Monday 9 November | 08:00 - 12:00 | Dermatology |
| Wednesday 11 November | 08:00 - 16:00 | Dermatology |
| Wednesday 11 November | 13:30 - 16:30 | Main Outpatients (roaming) |
| Thursday 12 November | 08:00 - 16:00 | Dermatology |
| Thursday 12 November | 13:30 - 16:30 | Main Outpatients (roaming) |
| Monday 16 November | 08:00 - 16:00 | Dermatology |
| Tuesday 17 November | 13:30 - 16:30 | Main Outpatients (roaming) |
| Thursday 19 November | 13:30 - 16:30 | Main Outpatients (roaming) |
| Thursday 26 November | 13:30 - 16:30 | Main Outpatients (roaming) |
| Friday 27 November | 13:30 - 16:30 | Main Outpatients (roaming) |
Offsite locations
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 5 November | 11:30 - 13:30 | Regent Court, Conference Room, 2nd Floor |
| Thursday 26 November | 10:00 - 13:00 | Regent Court, Conference Room, 2nd Floor |
| Thursday 5 November | 08:30 - 10:00 | Meteor Park |
| Tuesday 1 December | 09:00 - 11:00 | Merlin Park - Medical Records |
Additional support for colleagues with a fear of needles
We understand that for some people, receiving a vaccination can be difficult due to a fear or phobia of needles. To help ensure everyone has the opportunity to protect themselves, their colleagues and patients against flu, Occupational Health is offering bookable dedicated needle-phobic flu clinics across our hospital sites.
These clinics are specifically designed to provide a more supportive and relaxed environment, with longer appointment times available so staff can receive their vaccination at a pace that feels comfortable for them. The Occupational Health team is experienced in supporting colleagues with needle anxiety and will work with you to make the experience as manageable as possible.
Appointments must be booked in advance and are not open drop-in sessions. If you would like to attend a needle phobic flu clinic, please email the team and a member of the Occupational Health team will contact you to arrange an appointment and provide further details.
Current available dates for you to book into are as follows:
Good Hope Hospital
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday 15 October | 09:00 - 09:30 |
| Thursday 29 October | 11:15 - 11:45 |
Heartlands Hospital
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 October | 14:10 - 15:10 |
| Wednesday 21 October | 10:40 - 11:30 |
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 21 October | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Monday 26 October | 08:00 - 09:00 |
Solihull Hospital and Community Services
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 6 October | 09:00 - 09:30 |
| Tuesday 20 October | 11:15 - 11:45 |
To book onto one of the above clinics, please email the team