Vaccination Centres

Newport Centre Vaccination Centre

1 Kingsway Centre, Newport NP20 1UH

Overview

Newport Centre Vaccination Centre is a dedicated vaccination facility located at 1 Kingsway Centre in Newport, Casnewydd. This vaccination centre provides essential immunisation services to the local community and wider Newport population. The centre operates as part of the NHS vaccination programme, delivering vaccines across all age groups in accordance with the national immunisation schedule.

The centre offers a range of vaccination services including routine childhood immunisations, adult vaccinations, travel vaccines, and seasonal flu jabs. Staff at the centre are trained healthcare professionals experienced in administering vaccines and providing advice on immunisation. The facility is designed to be accessible and welcoming, with convenient parking and public transport links via Kingsway Centre.

Patients can typically access the vaccination centre by appointment, which can be booked through their GP practice or directly with the service. The team provides friendly, professional care and handles patient queries about vaccine safety and benefits. Opening hours vary, so it is advisable to contact the centre or check NHS appointment booking systems for current availability and service details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Newport Centre Vaccination Centre in Newport provides vaccinations as part of the NHS immunisation programme. Available vaccines may include COVID-19 boosters, seasonal flu vaccine, childhood immunisations, shingles vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, and travel vaccinations. Availability depends on current NHS programmes and eligibility. Contact 01633 234234 for the latest information.
Most vaccinations at Newport Centre Vaccination Centre require an appointment. You can book through the NHS website, the NHS App, or by calling 01633 234234. Some sessions may accept walk-ins for certain vaccinations. Check the NHS website or contact Newport Centre Vaccination Centre for current booking options and walk-in availability.
All NHS vaccinations at Newport Centre Vaccination Centre are free of charge. This includes routine childhood immunisations, flu vaccines for eligible groups, COVID-19 vaccinations, shingles and pneumococcal vaccines, and most travel vaccines. Some travel vaccines are not available on the NHS and may incur a charge — the team at Newport Centre Vaccination Centre will advise.
Yes, Newport Centre Vaccination Centre is accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility difficulties. Contact 01633 234234 if you have specific accessibility needs so staff can make arrangements for your visit. All NHS vaccination centres are required to be accessible.
Newport Centre Vaccination Centre may offer some travel vaccinations. NHS-funded travel vaccines include hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera, and diphtheria/tetanus/polio boosters. Other vaccines such as yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and meningitis ACWY may require a specialist travel clinic and may incur charges. Book at least 6-8 weeks before travel. Contact 01633 234234 to check availability.
Yes, certain vaccinations are recommended during pregnancy and are safely given at Newport Centre Vaccination Centre. The flu vaccine is recommended at any stage of pregnancy. The whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine is recommended between 16-32 weeks. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for pregnant women. Some vaccines (live vaccines such as MMR) should not be given during pregnancy. Staff at Newport Centre Vaccination Centre will advise based on your individual circumstances.
Common side effects after vaccination are mild and short-lived. They may include soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, feeling tired, headache, mild fever, and aching muscles. These usually resolve within 1-2 days. Serious side effects are very rare. If you experience a severe reaction (difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, rapid heartbeat), seek immediate medical attention. You will be asked to wait 15 minutes after vaccination at Newport Centre Vaccination Centre for observation.
COVID-19 booster eligibility is set by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and changes over time. Currently, seasonal boosters are typically offered to those aged 65 and over, care home residents, immunosuppressed individuals, and frontline health and social care workers. Check the NHS website or contact 01633 234234 for current eligibility and booking at Newport Centre Vaccination Centre.
The NHS childhood vaccination schedule begins at 8 weeks of age and includes vaccines at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, 1 year, 3 years 4 months (pre-school booster), and 12-14 years. Vaccines protect against diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib, hepatitis B, rotavirus, meningococcal disease, measles, mumps, rubella, pneumococcal disease, and HPV. Newport Centre Vaccination Centre can provide catch-up vaccinations if your child has missed any.
The free NHS flu vaccine at Newport Centre Vaccination Centre is available for people aged 65 and over, pregnant women, children aged 2-3 and school-age children, people with long-term conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurological conditions), people who are immunosuppressed, carers, frontline health and social care workers, and household contacts of immunocompromised individuals.
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Contact Details
Phone
01633 234234
Address
1 Kingsway Centre
Newport, Newport
NP20 1UH
Opening Hours
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
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