A series of new walk in clinics have been announced for areas across south west London, in a bid to curb the rise in coronavirus cases. 

With the number of Covid-19 cases starting to increase, a top south west London GP is urging people to attend the new clinics to get their second vaccination as soon as possible.

Last week it was revealed that millions of people are now fully vaccinated – more than half of people in England. However, infections are rising with the latest test and trace figures showing 45% more infections week-on-week in England.

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Wandsworth GP and lead for the vaccination programme in south west London, Dr Jones said: “Getting fully vaccinated is the single most important step we can take to protect ourselves, our families and our communities against Covid-19, including the Delta variant first identified in India.

The first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine offers a high level of protection, but to get maximum and longer-lasting protection, that second jab is vital, so I would urge everyone who is eligible to get it as soon as possible.

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“If you had your first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on or before mid-April, we’re now inviting you to one of the walk-in clinics we’ve organised to make things quicker and easier for you – no appointment is needed.

“People who have been contacted to bring forward their second vaccine appointment are also asked to rebook as soon as possible.”

The new walk-in clinics for second doses are being held at:

-Crystal Palace FC:

9am to 7pm, Friday 11 to Sunday 13 June 2021

-Centrale, Croydon:

9am to 7pm, Monday 14 to Sunday 20 June 2021

-Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop :

9am to 7pm, Friday 11 June 2021

9am to 7pm, Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 June 2021

-Hawks Road, Kingston:

9am to 7pm, Friday 11 to Sunday 20 June 2021

-St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton:

9am to 7pm, Monday 14 to Sunday 20 June 2021

-Centre Court Shopping Centre, Wimbledon:

9am to 7pm, Friday 11 to Sunday 13 June 2021

People visiting the walk-in clinics for their second jab will need to bring identification and their vaccination card or vaccination app from their first dose. 

Information about walk-in clinics can be found on the South West London Clinical Commissioning Group website here. 

If you are unable to make a scheduled appointment, you can rearrange through the national booking service here or phone 119 free of charge.