Shropshire Community Children's Services

01/09/2026

From September 2026, the School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) will be using a new NHS digital service called Manage Vaccinations in Schools (MAVIS) to manage the school aged vaccination programmes.

Mavis contacts parents and carers directly to request consent for vaccinations.

Our flu programme commences in early September, please look out for an email from Mavis giving you information on how to consent for your child’s vaccination.

If you have any questions or queries then please contact the team on 01743 450855 option 5 or email [email protected]

01/09/2026

From today, children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations ahead of winter.

Children aged 2 and 3 can get vaccinated at their GP surgery, while most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school.

Pregnant women can speak to their maternity team, GP practice or community pharmacy about getting vaccinated.

Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

31/08/2026

A huge thank you to each and every member of staff working across the NHS this bank holiday! 💙

To the public, if you need medical help today, use NHS 111 through the NHS App, by going online, or by calling 111.

For a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.

27/08/2026

Measles spreads easily and can cause serious illness. Make sure your child is protected with the MMRV vaccine.

If they’ve missed a dose, it’s never too late to catch up — contact your GP practice to book an appointment. https://orlo.uk/OZ4wC

03/08/2026

Almost 90,000 young people had their first MenB vaccination dose in the first two weeks of the new NHS campaign.

MenB can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and sepsis.

You may be eligible for the MenB vaccine if you are:

✅ 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008

✅ Under 25 and starting university or moving into residential further education for the first time

Eligible 17 to 18-year-olds born between these dates can book online if they’re registered with a GP in England.

Eligible under-25s starting university or residential further education can get vaccinated at a participating pharmacy – no GP registration is needed.

You'll need 2 doses, given at least 4 weeks apart, for the best protection.

Search ‘NHS MenB vaccine’ to check eligibility and find out how to get vaccinated.

16/07/2026

Immunisation Nurse
NHS Band 5
26 week contract - Term time only
20 hours pwe week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the School Aged Immunisation Service.

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate nurse with strong communication and organisational skills, committed to high quality, child centred care.

For further information or to apply please click on the link:

https://shorturl.at/kcfcn

16/07/2026

15/07/2026

We are recruiting in our Admin team.

Healthcare Administrator
Band 2
37.5 hours per week
£25,172 per annum

An exiting opportunity within childrens services for a motivated Administrator to support various clinical teams. The role is based in Shrewsbury with the option to work from Telford also.

Click on the link for further information and to apply:

https://shorturl.at/CzZDY

Closing date 02/08/26
Interview date 12/08/26

10/07/2026

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Immunisation clinics

For any child that has missed their HPV vaccination (offered in year 8) or School leaver vaccinations (offered in year 9)

Quiet surroundings
Longer appointment times
Supportive care

We have clinics in Telford & Shrewsbury.

To book an appointment please telephone our team on 01743 450855 option 5

09/07/2026

Has your child in Years 8–11 missed a vaccination at school?
It's not too late. They can still receive their missed vaccinations at one of our community catch-up clinics.
Find out more and book: https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/your-health/where-to-get-advice-and-help/vaccinations/school-aged-immunisation-service/