Covid-19 vaccinations
Find out how and where to get the Covid-19 vaccine in Islington, as well as support and other factual information
There are plenty of places you can now get fully vaccinated in Islington. Please see below for more info.
It is now a legal requirement to wear a face covering in shops, hairdressers and other indoor settings, unless you are exempt, and we recommend you wear one in any crowded area.
To help keep yourself and your communities safe, please take a few simple safety measures in your day-to-day life, including to get a lateral flow test before mixing with others, and to stay home and get a PCR test if you test positive or have Covid-19 symptoms. Thank you.
The vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from Covid-19.
You can pop into a vaccine site for advice and information with no obligation to get a jab. You can also take a look at the local NHS website for answers to frequently asked questions about the vaccine, including boosters and vaccines for under 18s.
All the different types of vaccine have undergone the same rigorous tests as other medicines to ensure they are safe.
Booster vaccinations
Following the announcement on extending Covid-19 booster jabs to all adults three months after their second jabs, the NHS is working to put in place these new rules. For the time being, please do not come for your booster unless you are over 40 and it’s at least six months since your second jab.
See who is eligible for the vaccine and boosters on the NHS website.
How and where to get vaccinated
Our main sites offer walk-in appointments:
Resource for London:
The vaccination clinic is based at Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA. Walk-in, no booking required.
Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Everyone aged over 12 can attend this clinic to access the Pfizer vaccine. Depending on eligibility first, second, third and booster doses are available.
King Square Community Centre:
King Square Community Centre, Blackwell House, Pankhurst Terrace, London EC1V 8DY. Pfizer and Moderna first, second and booster doses available for 16+. Flu vaccination also available for those eligible.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
- Clinic times (book appointments): 9.00am-12.45pm and 2.15-5pm.
- Walk-in times: 9.30am-12.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm.
Appointments take priority at the door. Book an appointment at NHS.uk.
West Library:
107 Bridgeman Rd, London N1 1BD. Walk-in clinic, Pfizer vaccine, first, second and booster doses available.
Monday to Saturday: 10am-6.15pm.
Please check on the NHS website before attending.
The local NHS website lists these and other walk-in sites in North and Central London, too:
Some are listed on the NHS national booking system or you can call 119.
Book on the NHS online booking system
At our pharmacy sites, you can normally only get an appointment if you are invited - for example, via a link in a text from your GP. For more information, please contact the pharmacies directly.
| Pharmacy | Address |
|---|---|
| Caledonian Pharmacy | 486A Caledonian Road, N7 9RP |
| Clockwork | 161 Caledonian Road, N1 0SL |
| Clockwork | 273 Caledonian Road, N1 1EF |
| Dermacia Pharmacy | 260 Upper Street, N1 2UQ |
| Leoprim Pharmacy | 328 Essex Road, N1 3PB |
| Savemain Pharmacy | 166-168 Essex Road, N1 8LY |
| Superdrug - Seven Sisters | 5-9 Seven Sisters Road, N7 6AJ |
| Well Highgate - Junction Road | 11-19 Junction Road, N19 5QT |
| Wellcare Pharmacy | 552 Holloway Road, N7 6JP |
Vaccines for 12-15 year olds
If you have a child aged 12-15, you can book their Covid-19 vaccination online on the NHS website, and you can go to some walk-in sites, including Bidborough House. To help you make a decision that’s right for you and your child, go to the local NHS website, for more information. Please note that appointments and sites are being added all the time, so if you cannot find what you want at first, please check back on the NHS website later. The flu vaccine is also being offered to this age group through schools, and more information is listed on our flu webpage.
For younger people, a new website EverythingCovid.info, created for young people, by young people, offers a great mix of content from young social media influencers and honest accounts of people’s vaccination journeys.
At your appointment
Remember to take a face covering, unless you are exempt, as you should wear one in healthcare settings. If you are getting your second dose, take your vaccine record card with you if you can.
It might help to bring your NHS number with you, if you know it. If you do not know your NHS number, it is easy to find out using the NHS website.
If you are not registered with a GP, you can still go to a walk-in clinic for your jab, or you can register on the NHS website. It is free to register with a GP and you will not be asked for proof of your identification, address or immigration status.
More information and support
If you have any queries about the vaccine, please speak to your GP or call into a clinic with no obligation to have your jab.
If you need support to make or get to an appointment, please contact the We are Islington helpline on 020 7527 8222 or Minicom 020 7527 1900 or weareislington.gov.uk. They are open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm.
