The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) will carry out a winter vaccination drop-in bus as the colder months approach.

The health board is urging all eligible residents to get their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.

These vaccinations are crucial for protection and reducing the risk of hospitalisation during winter.

Eligible groups for both vaccines this winter include residents in care homes for older adults, those aged 65 and over, anyone at clinical risk from Covid-19 over six months old, frontline health and social care workers, and pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy.

NHSGGC has set up 20 local community clinics, including new ones at Piazza Shopping Centre, Paisley.

Appointment times have been sent out via mail or digitally, with the option to reschedule if necessary.

To increase accessibility, NHSGGC is launching the winter vaccination drop-in bus which will visit areas with traditionally low vaccination rates, starting the week of October 21.

In Renfrewshire, the location is Tweedie Hall, Bridge Street, Linwood, on October 21, from 9am to 4pm.

Dr Emilia Crighton, director of public health for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: "While it may only be the start of the colder days, winter will quickly be upon us and we are likely to see the seasonal viruses, that can be serious for our vulnerable groups, begin to climb.

"Every year, we see people visit our hospitals who are incredibly unwell due to either Covid-19 or flu.

"Taking the vaccine significantly reduces the chances of that happening."