Travel Clinic in Haywards Heath
Travel Clinic in Haywards Heath
Every travel vaccine your trip needs, in one appointment 30 minutes from Haywards Heath - most travellers seen the same week. No GP referral.
Every vaccine your Haywards Heath trip needs, sorted in one visit.
Yes: Brighton Clinics runs a private, same-week travel clinic at Coldean Pharmacy, 16 Beatty Avenue, Coldean, Brighton BN1 9ED, about 14 miles and a 30-minute drive from Haywards Heath via the A272 and A23. It's open to anyone travelling abroad from Haywards Heath, no GP referral needed.
Haywards Heath has no travel clinic of its own, and its position close to Gatwick means we see plenty of long-haul flyers alongside the usual family holidays and business trips.
Book online or call 01273 605657 and we will have your pre-travel risk assessment ready before you arrive.
Is there a travel clinic near Haywards Heath?
Yes. Brighton Clinics runs a same-week travel clinic at Coldean Pharmacy, 16 Beatty Avenue, Coldean, Brighton BN1 9ED, about 14 miles from Haywards Heath, a 30-minute drive south via the A272 and A23, then the A27. There is no GP referral, no long wait, and free patient parking on arrival. Book online at cal.com or call 01273 605657.
Haywards Heath is a Mid Sussex town of around 30,800 people that grew from little more than a hamlet of some 200 residents in the early 1850s into a major commuter centre after the London and Brighton Railway arrived in 1841. It sits roughly midway between London and the coast, and its position close to Gatwick Airport has made it a popular base for people who fly regularly for work or holidays.
The town's Princess Royal Hospital serves a wide area of Mid Sussex, and green space is well provided for between Victoria Park in the town centre and Borde Hill Garden just to the north. Haywards Heath station is one of the more significant stops on the Brighton Main Line, but for a single travel vaccine appointment, most of our Haywards Heath patients still find the 30-minute drive south via the A272 and A23 the more direct option.
This guide to private travel vaccinations is written and clinically reviewed by the pharmacist team at Brighton Clinics, led by Superintendent Pharmacist and independent prescriber Brijesh Thaker (GPhC 2079034) with independent prescriber Ahsan Khair (GPhC 2232869), following NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance, NHS Fit for Travel advice and the UK Health Security Agency Green Book. Brighton Clinics is a GPhC-registered pharmacy, number 9010023.
Which travel vaccines do Haywards Heath travellers need most?
Being close to Gatwick, Haywards Heath sends a good number of long-haul travellers our way alongside the usual family holidays and business trips. The destinations we are asked about most, and the vaccines usually indicated, are:
- Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia) - Hepatitis A and Typhoid for most trips, with Hepatitis B, Rabies and Japanese Encephalitis for longer or rural itineraries; dengue is endemic across the region, so bite avoidance is worth taking seriously.
- India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka - Hepatitis A and Typhoid as standard, often alongside Hepatitis B, Rabies and a Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio booster, plus Japanese Encephalitis for rural stays in the monsoon.
- East & West Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria) - Yellow Fever is a legal requirement for entry to many countries, checked via a valid ICVP certificate at the border, alongside Hepatitis A, Typhoid, a Tetanus booster and antimalarials.
- South & Central America - Hepatitis A and Typhoid as a baseline, Yellow Fever for parts of the Amazon basin, and Rabies for more remote routes.
- Saudi Arabia (Hajj / Umrah) - a Meningitis ACWY certificate is mandatory for the visa, alongside Hepatitis A, Typhoid and seasonal flu.
Who do we see travelling from Haywards Heath?
Haywards Heath's size and its position close to Gatwick mean we see one of the broadest travel mixes in our catchment: regular long-haul flyers heading off on direct routes, healthcare staff from the Princess Royal Hospital planning trips around shift patterns, and families booking around the school calendar. As one of the larger towns we cover, Haywards Heath also brings a steady number of retirement and cruise travellers planning well ahead, alongside last-minute bookings from people taking advantage of a Gatwick departure just down the road.
Do you offer the Yellow Fever vaccine and certificate in Haywards Heath?
Yes. Brighton Clinics (Coldean Pharmacy) is a registered Yellow Fever centre, so Haywards Heath travellers do not need to go elsewhere for this. We assess your Yellow Fever risk against your itinerary, give the vaccine on-site, and issue the official International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) during the same appointment. A valid certificate is a condition of entry for a number of countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South America, and it can be checked again for onward travel, which is worth knowing if you are flying via a connecting country. Book your Yellow Fever appointment online or call 01273 605657.
What vaccines do I need for Hajj or Umrah?
The Saudi Ministry of Health requires all pilgrims aged 1 and over to hold a current Meningitis ACWY certificate before a visa will be issued, given within the last 5 years and at least 10 days before you travel. We vaccinate with Menveo and provide the certificate at the same visit, and usually recommend Hepatitis A, Typhoid and a flu vaccine as well, given the food, water and crowd conditions typical of Hajj and Umrah.
Are travel vaccines free on the NHS, or do I need to pay privately?
A limited set of travel vaccines remains free through GP surgeries for eligible destinations: the combined Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio booster, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera and MMR. Rabies, Hepatitis B for tourism, Japanese Encephalitis and Meningitis ACWY for tourism or Hajj are private nationally, wherever you live. We would suggest Haywards Heath patients ask their GP about the NHS-funded options first if time allows, then come to us for anything else, for last-minute trips, or for appointments outside surgery hours; we vaccinate same-week as standard.
How do I get to the travel clinic from Haywards Heath?
From Haywards Heath, take the A272 and A23 south, then the A27 east to the Coldean junction, about 30 minutes door to door. Haywards Heath station also has fast, frequent trains towards Brighton on the Brighton Main Line if you would prefer not to drive. Brighton Clinics, Coldean Pharmacy, 16 Beatty Avenue, BN1 9ED, with free patient parking on-site.
Travel clinic near Haywards Heath
We also run dedicated travel clinic pages for nearby Burgess Hill, Hassocks and Lewes. For other services at the same clinic, see ear wax removal in Haywards Heath and the weight loss clinic in Haywards Heath, or visit the Brighton Clinics travel hub for every destination and vaccine guide.
Everything you need in one appointment.
No follow-up bookings. No come back next week for the second jab. We sort the lot in one visit where clinically possible.
Destination risk assessment
Itinerary-specific risk review against the latest NaTHNaC and WHO advice, not a generic checklist.
Every travel vaccine in stock
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies, Meningitis ACWY, Japanese Encephalitis, Cholera and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio boosters.
Hajj & Umrah - Meningitis ACWY
Meningitis ACWY (Menveo) administered and certified in a single visit, the certificate Saudi visa applications require. Valid for 5 years.
Malaria tablets when needed
Our independent-prescriber pharmacists assess your malaria risk and supply antimalarials such as Malarone where clinically appropriate.
Yellow Fever vaccine & certificate
We assess your Yellow Fever risk, administer the vaccine on-site, and issue your ICVP certificate, the official Yellow Fever certificate, in the same visit. Registered Yellow Fever centre serving Haywards Heath.
Families welcome
Most travel vaccines are licensed from 1 year of age. We plan the schedule for everyone travelling in one visit.
How it works
Three steps from booking to fully vaccinated.
Book online or call
Pick a slot at cal.com or call 01273 605657. Tell us where you are going, when, and for how long, and we will send a short pre-appointment form.
Come to Coldean
Brighton Clinics, 16 Beatty Avenue, Coldean, Brighton BN1 9ED, about 30 mins from Haywards Heath. Free patient parking on-site. A pharmacist runs through your itinerary and confirms which vaccines and tablets you need.
Vaccinated and certified
Get your jabs the same visit, walk out with malaria tablets if needed plus any certificates your destination requires. Most appointments take 20 to 30 minutes.
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Getting to 16 Beatty Avenue from Haywards Heath
South from Haywards Heath via the A272 and A23, then the A27 east to the Coldean junction. Free patient parking on-site.
Clinically reviewed by Brijesh Thaker, IP, GPhC 2079034
Superintendent Pharmacist at Brighton Clinics (Coldean Pharmacy) in Coldean, Brighton, and an independent prescriber. Responsible for clinical governance across the travel, ear wax microsuction and weight-management services.
Common questions from Haywards Heath travellers.
Yes. Brighton Clinics (Coldean Pharmacy) runs a private, same-week travel clinic about 14 miles from Haywards Heath, a 30-minute drive via the A272 and A23, then the A27. There is no GP referral and no long wait, so Haywards Heath residents are usually seen within days.
Book online at cal.com or call 01273 605657. Tell us your destination, dates and trip length, and we will send a short pre-appointment health form ahead of your visit.
Cost depends on which vaccines and how many doses your trip needs, so we do not quote one figure here. See our booking page for current prices, or call 01273 605657 and we will talk through the likely cost.
Ideally 4 to 6 weeks before you travel, especially for multi-dose vaccines like Rabies or Japanese Encephalitis. Haywards Heath is our furthest Mid Sussex town by road, so booking a little earlier gives you the widest choice of appointment times.
It depends on your destination, trip length, planned activities, age and medical history, so we do not offer a generic package. Every recommendation follows current NaTHNaC guidance, applied to your itinerary during the consultation.
Yes. Our independent-prescriber pharmacists assess malaria risk by destination, region and length of stay, and can prescribe antimalarials such as Malarone where appropriate, along with bite-avoidance advice.
Yes. Brighton Clinics (Coldean Pharmacy) is a registered Yellow Fever centre. We assess your risk, vaccinate on-site, and issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) in the same visit. This is required for entry to parts of sub-Saharan Africa and South America and is sometimes checked again for onward travel, useful to know if you are connecting through Gatwick to a second country.
No. You can self-refer to a private travel clinic without a GP referral. Haywards Heath residents can book online or call 01273 605657 directly.
Yes, we are a GPhC-registered pharmacy, premises number 9010023, verifiable on the GPhC register, led by Superintendent Pharmacist and independent prescriber Brijesh Thaker (GPhC 2079034) with independent prescriber Ahsan Khair (GPhC 2232869).
Yes. Most travel vaccines are licensed from age 1, and some can start earlier. Where a family is travelling together, we plan a single schedule covering everyone in one visit to Coldean.
Usually, yes, though Haywards Heath is our longest Mid Sussex drive at around half an hour, so we would rather you call ahead if your departure date is very close so we can find the best slot.
For Thailand and Southeast Asia, most travellers need Hepatitis A and Typhoid, with Hepatitis B, Rabies and Japanese Encephalitis for longer or rural trips. India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are similar, often with a Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio booster. Sub-Saharan Africa frequently requires Yellow Fever for entry, plus Hepatitis A, Typhoid and antimalarials. Your exact list depends on your itinerary.
A Meningitis ACWY certificate (Menveo) is mandatory for the Saudi visa and must be dated within the last 5 years. We vaccinate and issue the certificate together, and usually recommend Hepatitis A, Typhoid and flu given the conditions during Hajj and Umrah.
Coldean Pharmacy is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm, closed Sundays. Travel consultations run throughout opening hours; book online or call 01273 605657 for same-day availability.
Brighton Clinics (Coldean Pharmacy), 16 Beatty Avenue, Coldean, Brighton BN1 9ED, with free patient parking on-site. From Haywards Heath, take the A272 and A23 south, then the A27 east to the Coldean junction, about 30 minutes. Fast trains from Haywards Heath station towards Brighton are a good alternative if you would rather not drive.
Information on this page is for general guidance. Individual vaccination needs depend on your specific itinerary, health history, and time of year. A travel consultation determines what you actually need.
Sources: Country-specific travel health advice (NaTHNaC) · Vaccine recommendations by destination · Travel vaccinations - who needs them · Immunisation against infectious disease (Green Book) · Register entry - Brijesh Thaker (Reg. 2079034) · Register entry - Ahsan Khair (Reg. 2232869)
Get your Haywards Heath travel jabs sorted this week.
Same-week appointments 30 minutes from Haywards Heath via the A272 and A23. Hep A, Typhoid, Hajj certificates, malaria tablets - every vaccine your trip needs, in one visit. No GP referral required. Book online or call 01273 605657.