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NHS flu vaccination · Walkley
NHS Flu Vaccination in Walkley, Sheffield
In Walkley, a larger share of residents are aged 65 or over than in the city centre, and these residents are eligible from 1 October.
- NHS service
- Free for eligible groups
- Autumn and winter 2026 to 2027
- Check eligibility first
Photo: Ponderosa: Terry Robinson , CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
NHS Flu Vaccination close to Walkley
Walkley Library stands at the junction of Walkley Road and South Road, is a Grade II listed building, and is the only library in Sheffield to have received Carnegie funding. Walkley Community Centre on Fir Street and Upperthorpe Library are close by.
The Ponderosa, a recreation area of more than 25 acres between Upperthorpe and Netherthorpe, is one of the three Crookesmoor parks, along with Weston Park and Crookes Valley Park. Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe and Crookes are all close by, and the tram stop at Hillsborough is also nearby. Busy days can make a pharmacy trip more of a job than it should be.
Local places and descriptions: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): Ponderosa, Crookes Valley Park, Walkley Library, Upperthorpe, Netherthorpe, Crookes. Community buildings: Google Maps.
About Walkley
Census 2021 figures: over 15% of residents in Walkley are aged 16 to 24, above the Sheffield average; over 10% are aged 65 or over, below the Sheffield average; and over 40% of households have no car, above the Sheffield average.
If you do not have a car, check the journey to the pharmacy before you travel.
GP practices serving Walkley
Doctors serving Walkley include Harold Street Medical Centre, Walkley House & Stannington Medical Centre and Upperthorpe Medical Centre. Measured in a straight line from the centre of the ward, Harold Street Medical Centre is the nearest, about 0.3 km away.
Whichever practice you are registered with, you can still ask the pharmacy about the flu vaccination. Your GP can also confirm if you are in an eligible group.
Reliable Direct Pharmacy and your flu vaccination
The pharmacy providing the NHS flu vaccination for Walkley residents is Reliable Direct Pharmacy, based at 251 Broomhall Street, S3 7SP, about 0.9 km in a straight line from the centre of Walkley.
Before the vaccination the pharmacist asks a few questions to confirm it is suitable. Opening times for walk-in visits are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, closed Saturday and Sunday, and the number to ring is 0114 276 0150.
Your visit, step by step
- Confirm your group
Match yourself to one of the eligible groups listed here. If you are unsure, the pharmacist will check with you. - Arrange your visit
From Walkley, walk, cycle or use public transport to 251 Broomhall Street, or telephone 0114 276 0150 first. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, closed Saturday and Sunday. - Suitability questions
You are asked a handful of health questions so the pharmacist can be sure the vaccination is suitable. - Vaccination and record
The vaccination is given in the upper arm in a few minutes, and the pharmacy may record it on your GP record.
In the pharmacy
Before you set off, call the pharmacy to find out about availability, opening times and what to bring.
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Cost
There is no charge for the NHS flu vaccination when you are in an eligible group. If you are not sure you qualify, your GP practice or the pharmacist can advise.
When to get help elsewhere
- Call NHS 111 if you need urgent advice that is not an emergency, or if the pharmacy is closed. This is the right number when it is not an emergency.
- Call 999 for a medical emergency and use it straight away if someone develops a severe allergic reaction after a vaccination, with breathing difficulty or swelling of the face, lips or throat.
- Get in touch with your GP if flu symptoms are getting worse, or if you are in a clinical risk group and become unwell.
- If you think you have flu, please ring the pharmacy ahead of your visit.
What patients say
Unedited 5-star reviews of the pharmacy from Google. They talk about the pharmacy's service overall, not about flu vaccinations.
4.8 ★★★★★169 Google reviews
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“Reliable direct pharmacy is the best choice I have made. It is exactly what it says, reliable and from dropping repeat prescriptions at doctors surgery, my 19 items delivered from Sheffield direct to my door, usually within 48 hours, above and beyond delivery driver too. Excellent reliable direct service. Swap and see. K moody doncaster”
Source: Google. Rating and count as reported by Google at the time of publishing.
Who qualifies for a free flu vaccination this season
For 2026 to 2027 the NHS offers a free vaccination to the adult groups below. Most can have it from 1 October 2026, and pregnant women from 1 September.
- People aged 65 and over.
- Adults aged 18 to under 65 who have certain long-term health conditions.
- Anyone who is pregnant, at any stage.
- Carers: people who receive carer's allowance, or who are the main carer of an older or disabled person.
- Residents of long-stay residential care homes.
- Close contacts of someone with a weakened immune system.
- Frontline social care workers who cannot get flu vaccination through an employer-led occupational health service.
- People aged 16 and over who sleep rough or use homeless hostels or night shelters.
Most children are vaccinated through school or their GP practice, and a few pharmacies vaccinate children aged 2 to under 18 who are in a clinical risk group. If you are unsure, ask the pharmacy.
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A confidential conversation
Your conversation with the pharmacist is private, and they explain what will happen before anything is done.
The day after
Most people have no more than a tender arm or a bit of tiredness for a day or two. Resting and drinking fluids helps if you do feel off.
You will be offered the vaccination again next season, because the viruses that cause flu change from year to year and your protection wears off.
A few things to bear in mind
Wear something with sleeves you can easily push up, as the vaccination goes into the top of the arm.
The pharmacist will ask about allergies and past reactions to vaccinations, so have these in mind. A high temperature is worth mentioning, because it may be better to wait.
Anyone in a clinical risk group should bring details of their conditions. And if you already have flu-like symptoms, call the pharmacy before leaving home.
Questions from Walkley
Can I use the service if I live in Walkley?
Yes. You do not have to live in a particular area. Please check availability with the pharmacy first.
Which GP practices are near Walkley?
Harold Street Medical Centre, Walkley House & Stannington Medical Centre and Upperthorpe Medical Centre are close to the centre of Walkley. Your practice stays the same.
How do I know if I qualify?
Check the list of eligible groups on this page. They are set nationally each year, and for 2026 to 2027 they include people aged 65 and over, adults in clinical risk groups, pregnant women and carers.
Can I just turn up?
Please phone first. Practice varies, and some pharmacies take walk-ins while others work by appointment.
Is it better to go to my GP?
Either may be possible. The pharmacy confirms which groups it vaccinates, so check before you travel.
Will I need another one next year?
Yes. It is offered every autumn and winter because flu viruses keep changing.
What if I do not qualify for a free one?
Speak to your GP practice or the pharmacist for advice.
Do you vaccinate children?
Most children have theirs through school or the GP practice. Some pharmacies vaccinate children in clinical risk groups, so please ask.
NHS flu vaccination in other parts of Sheffield
Important information
- In an emergency, call 999. If you need urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111. This page is not an emergency service.
- This page is not an official NHS page and does not use NHS logos. The flu vaccination is an NHS service, and the pharmacy provides it under the NHS arrangements that apply to it.
- Who is eligible for the 2026 to 2027 season is set nationally and may change. You can check nhs.uk or ask the pharmacy which groups it can vaccinate.
- Please check opening times and availability with the pharmacy before you set out, as they can change.
- The pharmacist decides each time whether the vaccination is suitable for you, and may refer you to a GP, NHS 111 or urgent care.
- The information here is general and is not medical advice. No named medicine is advertised.
About the pharmacy
PharmacyReliable Direct Pharmacy
Address251 Broomhall Street, Sheffield, S3 7SP
NHS pharmacy codeFFA85
Telephone0114 276 0150
Walk-in branch opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, closed Saturday and Sunday. Delivery runs 7 days a week. You can check the pharmacy and its pharmacists on the General Pharmaceutical Council register at pharmacyregulation.org.