Winter jabs

Boost your immunity against Covid and flu

Everyone in England aged 50 or over can book their free Covid booster via the NHS national booking service.

You can also get your Covid vaccine at some pharmacies in Bexley.

If you are eligible for a flu jab, you can contact your GP to book this, or you can book online to get it from a pharmacy. Find out if you are eligible to get both vaccines here - www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations

Benefits calculators

If the rising cost of living is a cause of concern, you can use an independent, free and anonymous benefit calculator to check what you could be entitled to.

A calculator will give you an estimate of: � the benefits you could get � how much your benefit payments could be � how your benefits will be affected if you start work or increase your hours � how your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change - for example, if you have a child or move in with your partner

Check them out using these links. https://www.betteroffcalculator. co.uk/ https://www.entitledto.co.uk/ https://benefits-calculator. turn2us.org.uk/

Free access to the internet is available at all Council libraries in Bexley.

PENSION CREDIT

People of State Pension age may be entitled to Pension Credit even though they may have modest savings, a retirement income or own their own home.

An award of Pension Credit can provide access to a range of other benefits such as help with housing costs, Council Tax, heating bills and for those aged 75 or over a free TV licence.

More information: https:// pensionawarenessday.com/

Carers urged to get their vaccines

Anyone aged 16 and over who receives carer’s allowance, or who is the main carer of an elderly or disabled person who is at increased risk from flu or Covid, is eligible to receive both vaccines free of charge. This includes people who provide unpaid care.

Polio vaccinations

Protect your child from polio

Children aged 1 – 9 are being offered a dose of the polio vaccine If you live in Bexley and your child is aged 1 to 9 years and has not yet had their Polio vaccine, you can either contact your GP or book Find your nearest polio clinic at the polio booster vaccine free of www.bexley.gov.uk/londoncharge at either of the following polio-booster Belvedere Pharmacy, 11 Picardy

Street, Belvedere DA17 5QQ

Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, Saturday, 10am to 2pm Walk-in / call 020 8311 4087 608076 JC Dec POLIO VACCINE 24.10.2022.indd 1Aspire Pharmacy, 23 High Street, 17/10/2022 11:41:30

Sidcup DA14 6EQ

Monday to Saturday, 8.30am to 7pm, Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Walk-in or call 020 8300 2008

Carers Corner

Two new groups

Carers Support are offering new groups for Carers and their cared for with dementia/memory loss. Both these groups are at Wolsley House, Wolsley Close, Crayford DA1 4BE - There’s no need to book Singing for the Brain runs every Monday afternoon from 2pm to 3.30pm A Memory Support Group runs every Thursday morning from 11am to 1pm Do drop in!

A new drop-in group for carers, former carers and people with care needs meets on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 11am to 1pm. Refreshments available.

Come along and find out information about services that can help you in your caring role, or just talk to someone.

Just show up or contact Jo for further information by emailing joanne@carerssupport.org