6 items

This week from NHS England

1. NHS flu vaccination programme

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   Flu vaccination continues; national reminders going to 300,000 at-risk children.

2. Registration for the 2026/27 COVID-19 vaccination service now open

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   Sign-up opens for the 2026/27 COVID-19 vaccination service: GPs via CQRS by 2 February 2026.

3. Ensuring a consistent approach to infection prevention and control

   NHSE CQC, regulation & governance

   In brief

   Infection prevention and control actions for winter respiratory viruses.

4. Introducing the Right Test, Right Time campaign

   NHSE Referrals & hospital services

   In brief

   Right Test, Right Time: Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and NHS England campaign on evidence-led use of 12 diagnostic tests.

5. GP webinar to be held on 15 January

   NHSE Contracts & funding

   In brief

   National GP webinar, 15 January 2026: peer ambassadors, Pharmacy First referrals and vaccinations.

6. MMRV vaccine now added to the childhood routine schedule

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   MMRV replaces MMR in the routine schedule at 12 and 18 months, with some children also due at 3 years 4 months.