Get a Jab, Give a Jab, Save Lives campaign – Get protected now as flu cases surge earlier than in previous winters
Every single member of our Team BWC, both clinical and non-clinical, can now get protected against flu this winter by having their free vaccinations. By doing so, you'll not only protect yourself against the virus but also our colleagues, family, friends and the patients and families we care for.
Unfortunately, as of 4 November, cases of the flu have surged — earlier than previous winters. To put that into focus, during the last fortnight, there's been a 600 per cent (that's correct — 600 per cent) increase in cases seen across our Trust when compared to figures in 2024.
All the information you need to get protected can be found below.
Please remember that based on your feedback, this year our clinics will be open during the most popular times and we have more vaccinators than ever roving our sites — visiting wards and departments offering you your vaccination. Like other NHS Trusts, we'll be offering flu vaccinations only this year — not COVID-19. Find out more about the reasons behind that decision on the Gov.uk website.
Thanks to the support of our fabulous charity, our Get a Jab, Give a Jab, Save Lives campaign means when you get protected by having your flu jab, a donation to UNICEF will be made on your behalf to help them give lifesaving vaccinations to children in some of the most difficult-to-reach and at-risk communities in the world.
Over the last two years, the total sum we have given to UNICEF has helped protect more than 115,000 children against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough for life.
Have you got a question? Check out our flu FAQs and answers to help debunk some myths.
How to get your free protection
Children's Hospital
The drop-in flu vaccination clinic will be located in the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) on the main ground floor corridor, near the stairs to/from The Conservatory.
It will be open Monday to Friday between 10.30am and 1pm (Please note new times from Monday 10 November)
Our team of vaccinators will be roving across the site visiting wards and departments between 1pm and 5pm every weekday.
Vaccinations are also available via our Hospital Operations Centre (HOC), which is located on the main site, ground floor corridor, near to the lifts/stairs to/from our Restaurant and Education Centre, between 6pm and 6am all week.
For further information please email Kelly Robinson or Amy Turley.
Women's Hospital
Vaccinations are available in drop-in clinic one between 7am and 9am, Monday to Friday. Head to the Neonatal Seminar Room, located on the main ground floor corridor (near to The Medicine Chest) to get protected.
Members of our Vaccination team will also rove the site, visiting wards and departments.
Please email Kookie Salt for further information.
Parkview Clinic
Our dedicated Vaccination team will rove our site. Bespoke drop-in clinics will also be offered. Times, dates and details will be communicated locally in advance.
Emily Butler, our site Vaccination Lead, can be contacted if you require any information.
Attending an appointment – what happens?
Please bring your Trust ID. It also helps our vaccinators if you bring your employee number and NHS number with you. You can find your BWC employee number on your pay slip or ESR.
Your NHS number is 10 digits long and can be found on your NHS app or on any letter from the NHS, like a prescription or appointment letter.
If you can't find these, please don't let this put you off coming to get yourself protected. Our team will be able to find your details on our system.