On Tuesday 22nd October, from 2-4pm at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, we’re hosting a Covid vaccination pop-up for trans, non-binary and intersex adults.
- No need to book
- Vaccination is free of charge
- No need to bring ID
- No need to know your NHS number
- Vaccination takes place in a private room
- Staff have been briefed on best practice for working with TNBI people
Who is eligible?
- anyone aged 65 or over
- anyone who is pregnant
- anyone who lives in a care home for older adults
- anyone aged 6 months to 64 years who has an increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 because of a health condition or treatment
Examples of health conditions and treatments that are eligible:
- conditions that affect your breathing, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), COPD or cystic fibrosis
- heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or hypertension
- chronic kidney disease
- liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis
- chronic digestive issues, such as severe gastro-oesophageal reflux
- some conditions that affect your brain or nerves, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy
- a learning disability
- diabetes, Addison’s disease or hypopituitary syndrome
- problems with your spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or if you’ve had your spleen removed
- a body mass index of 40 or above
- severe mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- some genetic disorders, such as mitochondrial disease and chromosomal conditions
- a weakened immune system due to a condition such as HIV, or due to a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid medicine