Home News Publications Statistics Blogs Events Contact us About us Our work Commissioning Get involved Our advice for clinicians on the coronavirus is here. If you are a member of the public looking for information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), including information about the COVID-19 vaccine, go to the NHS website. You can also find guidance and support on the GOV.UK website. Making it easier to get a third primary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine People aged 12 years or older with an underlying health condition may not have a full immune response to the COVID-19 vaccination. They may therefore be offered a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to help reduce the risk of getting seriously ill. This is known as the third primary dose. This third primary dose is not the same as the booster dose. The third primary dose is usually given at least eight weeks after the second dose, but a GP or hospital consultant may suggest a different interval where this is required because of ongoing or planned treatment. Many people will have received a letter directly from the NHS advising that they may be eligible for a third primary dose. People who have not yet been contacted but think they are eligible should contact their doctor as soon as possible. Further details about the third primary dose can be found on the NHS.UK website. Digital transformation Diabetes Integrated care NHS RightCare NHS Standard Contract Adult Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) How could this website work better for you? We are continually working to improve our online services and would like to hear your feedback on our latest prototypes and thinking. Fill out our short form to get involved. News and blogs Third COVID jabs available to book online for people who are severely immunosuppressed 26 November 2021 Coronavirus People who are severely immunosuppressed can book their third COVID jab online from today, as the NHS national booking system opens up to more people. In line with Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) guidance, those who are classed as severely immunosuppressed as a result of treatment, for conditions such as cancer or for […] Cold weather alert: Level 3 – cold weather action 26 November 2021 Winter news and advice Record high patient numbers completing NHS treatment for common mental illness 25 November 2021 CoronavirusMental healthPatient care See all blog posts See all news Urgent and emergency care Our ambition is to ensure patients get the right care in the right place, whenever they need it. Primary care GPs and practice teams provide vital services for patients. They are at the heart of our communities, the foundation of the NHS. Cancer Cancer outcomes have improved notably over recent years, including survival rates, which have never been higher. Mental health One in four adults and one in 10 children experience mental illness, and many more of us know and care for people who do. Terms and conditions Privacy and cookies Social media and comment moderation How could this website work better for you? Accessibility statement Open Government Licence v3.0 Cookie Control Icon