Vaccines

Flu vaccination

This easy read poster is to encourage people with a learning disability to be vaccinated against flu this winter. A supporting easy read leaflet from UKHSA agency is available.

The video below is a short webinar film about the flu vaccination for people with a learning disability and autistic people who may be eligible for a vaccination.

The film covers why it is important, who is eligible for a free vaccine, reasonable adjustments, consent and decision making.

A parent of a 16-year-old with a learning disability describes how primary care can support families to make sure their relatives can have their vaccination.


Flu vaccinations for people with a learning disability

A short film about the importance of the flu vaccination for people with a learning disability and autistic people with certain health conditions.

The film covers why it is important, who is eligible for a free vaccine, where you can get the vaccine and reasonable adjustments.


Flu vaccinations for carers of people with a learning disability

A short film for carers of people with a learning disability about the importance of vaccinating themselves and the people they care for.

The film covers why it is important, who is eligible for a free vaccine, where you can get the vaccine and reasonable adjustments.

Easy read resources

Seasonal vaccination invitations

Invitations for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations during autumn/winter 2025-2026 are available in easy read, BSL and 10 languages.

Where can I find more information?

The nhs.uk website contains information about the symptoms of flu, who should have a flu vaccine and advice about treating flu:

Flu data

This section contains information on the number of people who have had a flu vaccination in the relevant seasonal campaign.

Data is collected via the Data Processing Service (DPS), which aggregates data from GP IT and other Point of Care (PoC) systems. It can be reviewed on the NHS England website.