London's  Big Week 2026, from 9 to 16 November, is making it easier for eligible Barnet residents get their free NHS flu vaccine closer to home. 

Flu can make some people seriously unwell. If you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine, getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself this winter.  

Not sure if you're eligible? Find out who can get a free NHS flu vaccine on the NHS flu vaccine page.  

During Big Flu Week, NHS teams and local organisations are working together to offer vaccinations in convenient places including shopping centres, community venues and mobile clinics.  This makes it easier to get vaccinated closer to home. 

Where can I get my flu vaccine? 

You can get your free NHS flu vaccine in a number of ways: 

• Big Flu Week clinics: Find a winter vaccination and wellbeing event near you 

• Local pharmacies: Many pharmacies offer the free NHS flu vaccine. Find a pharmacy offering NHS flu vaccinations.  

• School vaccinations: if your child missed their vaccination in school, they could still get vaccinated at a catch-up clinic. Find your nearest catch-up clinic 

 If you are eligible, don’t put it off. It takes around two weeks after your vaccination for your protection to build up.  

For more advice on staying well this winter, including staying active, looking after your mental wellbeing and finding local services available to support you and your family, visit https://www.yourhealthbarnet.org/winter-well.  

Together, we can help keep Barnet healthy, well and protected this winter.