Welcome to our community update. This is NHS North West London's newsletter for local community and voluntary groups.
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Book your seasonal vaccinations now for protection this winter Flu and COVID‑19 can be serious for many people. Getting your seasonal vaccinations helps top up your protection and reduces the risk of becoming very unwell. It’s best to get vaccinated as soon as you’re invited, so you’re protected through the colder months when virus rates can be at their highest
What to expect
The NHS will invite people most at risk first. You may get a letter, text message, or an NHS App notification. If you think you might be eligible, you can also book yourself.
Flu vaccinations have started for some groups (September), with more people becoming eligible from 1 October 2025. The COVID‑19 autumn programme starts on 1 October 2025.
Older people, pregnant women, carers, and people in long‑stay care will be invited.
Children are offered the flu vaccine, often through schools or their GP.
Those aged 18 to under 65 with certain long‑term health conditions (check who is included on page 13 of the NHS booklet) may also be eligible.
If your immune system is affected by a condition or treatment, you’ll usually be invited directly. Please don’t worry if you haven’t heard yet - invites are being phased. You can still check with your GP practice or local pharmacist.
Rob Hurd, CEO of NHS North West London and North West London ICS, left his post on 12 September 2025.
Rob said: “I am proud to have led the set-up of one of the most successful ICBs in the country, building on the partnership working of my predecessors to improve health and care outcomes for people in north west London.
“Most importantly, I want to say thank you to my colleagues and partners for their continued support and challenge, for helping us to build successful partnerships, and for delivering for our communities in north west London."
Helping to find new ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases
Ealing is taking part in Our Future Health which is a research programme in partnership with NHS, to understand the new ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases. Ealing is a very diverse borough, and undertaking research in diverse communities is a key element of this research programme.
