The NHS is hoping to increase booster jab uptake by opening walk-in vaccination sites in England ahead of a “challenging” winter.

Appointments will not be required, and anyone eligible who had their second vaccine at least 6 months ago can turn up.

NHS England said almost every person registered with a GP practice lives within 10 miles of a vaccination site.

Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and deputy lead for the NHS covid-19 vaccination programme said: “NHS staff are making it as easy as possible for people to get their top-up vaccination, and from today people can now go online, find their nearest site and go and get their booster without delay.

“The booster is not just a nice to have, it is really important protection ahead of what we know will be a challenging winter.

“So if you are eligible, please do check the site finder and go get your jab.”

If you’d like to attend a walk-in clinic, we’ve listed where you can find them in Cumbria.

Carlisle walk-in vaccine clinic

The walk-in vaccine clinic in Carlisle is in St Paul’s Church. You can attend Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between the hours of 9am and 5:30pm. This clinic will be vaccinating those aged 12 and over.

The St Paul’s clinic is able to give first, second and booster doses and can do so without booking an appointment.

It is also offering 3rd doses for people with a weakened immune system. If you are attending for a 3rd dose you need to bring your referral letter from a GP or hospital doctor. You will not be able to get a 3rd dose at a walk-in site without this letter.

For up-to-date information on the vaccines this clinic offers, visit the NHS website here.

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Kendal walk-in vaccine clinic

You can attend the Westmorland Shopping Centre for first doses, second doses of Pfizer and booster doses.

This centre will also offer 3rd doses for those with weakened immune systems; however you will need to bring a referral letter from your GP or hospital doctor.

This centre is vaccinating those aged 16 and over.

For up-to-date information on the vaccines this clinic offers and open hours, visit the NHS website here.

Kirkby Stephen walk-in vaccine clinic

Those aged 12 and over can attend Upper Eden Baptist Church for booster vaccines. Currently this centre is only offering boosters, second doses of Pfizer and third dose to those with weakened immune systems and a referral letter from their GP.

For up-to-date information on the vaccines this clinic offers and open hours, visit the NHS website here.

Ulverston walk-in vaccine clinic

In Ulverston you can attend Gill Rise to receive your booster vaccine. This centre will only be vaccinating those aged 16 and over.

Here you can receive your first dose, 2nd dose of Pfizer and booster vaccines.

It is also offering 3rd doses for people with a weakened immune system. If you are attending for a 3rd dose you need to bring your referral letter from a GP or hospital doctor. You will not be able to get a 3rd dose at a walk-in site without this letter.

For up-to-date information on the vaccines this clinic offers and open hours, visit the NHS website here.

For information on drop-in centres visit the NHS website here, and for more information on who is eligible for the vaccine visit the NHS advice page here.