Eligible patients living on the Isle of Arran are being invited to attend community clinics on 19 and 20 October to receive their winter vaccinations. COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines are being offered to those most at risk, helping to prevent severe illness and hospital admissions.
For citizens who missed their flu vaccination at clinics held in September, there is an opportunity to attend drop-in clinics at Brodick Hall. These clinics will run on Monday 19 October 2026 from 8:30am to 6pm and Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Eligible residents are strongly encouraged to attend, as these are currently the only confirmed vaccination sessions planned on the island this autumn. Winter vaccinations will not be available through Brodick Pharmacy this year.
The clinics are also open to eligible Health and Social Care staff who live or work on the Isle of Arran. Depending on individual circumstances, people may be offered a flu vaccine, or both flu and COVID-19 vaccines. NHS Ayrshire & Arran urges everyone who receives an invitation to make every effort to attend.
Winter viruses can cause severe illness, particularly among older people, those with weakened immune systems, and others at increased risk. Vaccination helps reduce the risk of complications and provides important protection.
“"It is really important that everyone who is eligible for this year’s winter vaccination programme attends one of the clinics on 19 or 20 October. These are the only confirmed vaccination dates currently planned for Arran, and while we hope to offer mop-up opportunities in the future, we cannot guarantee when these may take place. Getting vaccinated ahead of the winter months is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and others from serious illness, particularly those who are most vulnerable to the impacts of flu and COVID-19."
Eligibility for flu and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines this winter includes those living in a care home, aged 75 and over, or aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system. Those aged 65 and over, living in a long-stay residential care home, or aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition are also eligible for the flu vaccine. This includes pregnant individuals, those living with someone who is immunocompromised, unpaid or young carers, health care or patient-facing social care workers, poultry or bird handlers, cattle or swine workers, asylum seekers in Home Office accommodation, those experiencing homelessness or substance misuse, and individuals living in a Scottish prison.
