Bristol Road: Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm, Sat 9am to 5pm · Campus: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm ● NEW Selly Pharmacy in Campus ● 0121 472 0155
Selly Pharmacy

Annual flu vaccination is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to protect yourself and the people around you each winter. NHS flu jabs are available now for everyone who is eligible.

NHS flu jabs are available now. Book online using our quick NHS pre-screen, call 0121 472 0155, WhatsApp 07425 614023, or walk in during opening hours.

Who is eligible for a free NHS flu jab?

The NHS offers free flu vaccination to several priority groups each autumn. Eligibility for the 2026/27 season includes:

  • Adults aged 65 and over.
  • Pregnant women.
  • People with certain long-term health conditions (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, asthma, COPD).
  • Carers and household contacts of immunocompromised individuals.
  • Children aged 2 to 3 years (offered by GP), and school-age children (offered through school programmes).

For the full list of who is eligible this season, see pages 14 and 15 of the UKHSA Green Book influenza chapter (PDF). Not sure if you qualify? Our online pre-screen will check for you, or just ask us.

If you are not eligible for a free NHS jab

We will also offer private flu vaccinations for anyone aged 18+ who is not eligible for a free NHS jab but would like the protection. Pricing will be confirmed closer to the launch.

How to book

NHS flu jabs are available now. Choose whichever suits you:

Book your NHS flu jab online →

To book, book online, call 0121 472 0155 or WhatsApp 07425 614023. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours, but a quick call ahead helps us be ready for you.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Quick answers to the things people most often ask. Anything else, just call us on 0121 472 0155 or pop in.

Are NHS flu jabs available now?
Yes. NHS flu jabs are available now for eligible patients. Book online, call, WhatsApp us or walk in.
Who is eligible for a free NHS flu jab?
The list is set by the NHS each year and includes adults aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people with certain long-term conditions, carers, and frontline health and social care workers. For full details see pages 14 and 15 of the UKHSA Green Book influenza chapter (PDF).
Can I have a private flu jab if I am not eligible?
Yes, we offer a private flu vaccination service alongside the NHS service for patients who want a flu jab but do not qualify for it free.
How do I book?
Book online using our NHS pre-screen, call us on 0121 472 0155, WhatsApp 07425 614023, or walk in during opening hours.
Is the flu jab safe?
Yes. The flu vaccine is one of the most studied vaccines in the world and is given to tens of millions of people in the UK every year. Side effects are usually mild, typically a sore arm and occasionally feeling a bit off for a day.
Next step

Book your jab

Book online in a couple of minutes, message us on WhatsApp, call our Bristol Road pharmacy, or walk in and we will fit you in.

Visit us

On Bristol Road, in the heart of Selly Oak.And on campus, in the heart of the University of Birmingham.

Right on Bristol Road, directly opposite Tesco Express and the Esso petrol station, two minutes from Selly Oak station, opposite the University of Birmingham campus, with on-street parking nearby. Walk in, or call ahead, we're easy to find and easier to talk to. You can now also find us on the University of Birmingham campus, inside the University Centre: behind Costa Coffee, opposite the Co-op.

Bristol Road branch
Unit 2, 480 Bristol Road,
Selly Oak, Birmingham,
West Midlands, B29 6BD
Campus branch · New
Selly Pharmacy in Campus
University Centre,
University of Birmingham Campus,
Birmingham, B15 2TT
Behind Costa Coffee, opposite the Co-op
Opening hours

Two branches, open when you need us

Bristol Road branch
Monday
9:00–18:00
Tuesday
9:00–18:00
Wednesday
9:00–18:00
Thursday
9:00–18:00
Friday
9:00–18:00
Saturday
9:00–17:00
Sunday
Closed
Campus branch · University Centre
Mon–Fri
9:00–17:00
Sat–Sun
Closed
On a Saturday? Visit our Bristol Road branch, open 9am to 5pm.
Closed Sundays and bank holidays. For urgent out-of-hours care, please call NHS 111 or visit nhs.uk for your nearest open pharmacy.