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This week from NHS England

1. The National Cancer Plan for England published

   NHSE Referrals & hospital services Read at NHS England ↗

   In brief

   The National Cancer Plan for England focuses on earlier diagnosis and reducing inequalities.

2. Setting Up FDP access for SS26 COVID-19 vaccine ordering

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening, IT, data & cyber security

   In brief

   Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccine orders need Federated Data Platform access; a step-by-step guide is available.

3. Reasonable adjustment digital flag action checklist: what you need to do to achieve compliance

   NHSE IT, data & cyber security, CQC, regulation & governance Read at NHS England ↗

   In brief

   All primary care providers must be able to read, write and share the reasonable adjustment digital flag by 30 September 2026.

4. NHS Standard Appraisal Framework

   NHSE Workforce & employment

   In brief

   Views sought on the new NHS Standard Appraisal Framework.

5. NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme – Digital pre-invitations rollout update

   NHSE Referrals & hospital services

   In brief

   Digital pre-invitations for bowel cancer screening rolling out across hubs, including the Midlands.

6. GP Connect – practice actions to ensure contract compliance

   NHSE IT, data & cyber security, Contracts & funding

   In brief

   GP Connect compliance: supplier data shows gaps; TPP SystmOne practices should check their Structured Record Access settings.

7. Identity Verification and Authentication Standard: New proxy access guidance

   NHSE IT, data & cyber security, PCSE & patient registration

   In brief

   New proxy access guidance under the Identity Verification and Authentication Standard.