Vaccination Hub

We have been working in partnership with the NHS vaccination team since 2023, when they first began delivering COVID19 vaccinations at our site. Initially, the team operated adhoc clinics during school holidays. However, since early 2025, our collaboration has strengthened significantly as we work together to support members of our community who may face challenges accessing vaccination appointments.

We are now an established vaccination hub, hosting the team on a weekly basis to deliver the BCG (tuberculosis) vaccination programme.

This programme supports a specific group of infants born to parents or grandparents from countries with a high prevalence of TB. Many of these families come from ethnic minority backgrounds, with English often being a second language, and some parents may be newly arrived in the UK. As vaccinations are typically given when infants are around 16 days old—a particularly vulnerable and often overwhelming time for families—providing a safe, trusted, and welcoming environment is essential.

Building on our earlier school holiday clinics, we also now offer regular walk-in sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays for both adults and children. These sessions have played an important role in increasing programme coverage and ensuring that more people receive the vaccinations they need.

From April 2026, we will also begin offering safe spaces for tailored clinics for children with specific needs who may require a quieter, calmer environment to receive their vaccinations. These sessions will help reduce anxiety and ensure that every child is able to access vital healthcare safely and comfortably.

'The impact of this support has been exceptional. In 2025 we saw 1,130 individuals at BBC for vaccination services, with many receivingmultiple vaccines. This level of engagement represents a significant achievement in addressing health inequalities and improvingaccess to preventative healthcare'.

Vicki Allen, Specialist Senior Immunisation Nurse and Independent Nurse Prescriber