NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin
NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 16 April 2026 (issue 385)
9 items
This week from NHS England
- Kent Meningitis Outbreak – MenB vaccine dose 2
NHSE Vaccinations & screening
In brief
People who had dose one of MenB in the Kent outbreak response are now due dose two.
- PCN collaborative arrangements for COVID-19 vaccination service
NHSE Vaccinations & screening, PCNs & neighbourhoods
In brief
CQRS is now used only to claim COVID-19 vaccination payments, including under PCN collaborative arrangements.
- Changes to Universal Credit payments
NHSE Fees & non-NHS work
In brief
From 6 April 2026, Universal Credit gives the highest entitlement to people meeting the Severe Conditions Criteria.
- Docman Duplicate Mail Documents
NHSE IT, data & cyber security
In brief
Docman duplicate NHSmail documents issue: affected practices should follow OneAdvanced's guidance.
- Remind patients to carry their emergency card for Addison’s disease
NHSE Prescribing & medicines, CQC, regulation & governance
In brief
After coroners' reports, GPs are asked to remind patients with Addison's disease to carry their Steroid Emergency Card.
- Digital Screening Quarterly Update Q4 2025/26
NHSE Referrals & hospital services
In brief
Quarterly update on digital transformation across adult screening programmes.
- COVID-19 2026 spring campaign starts
NHSE Vaccinations & screening
In brief
Spring 2026 COVID-19 campaign began on 13 April.
- Minimum standards for keyworking services for autistic children and young people and children and young people with a learning disability
NHSE Referrals & hospital services Read at NHS England ↗
In brief
Minimum standards for keyworking services for autistic children and those with a learning disability.
- Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England
NHSE Public health Read at GOV.UK ↗
In brief
Renewed Women's Health Strategy for England, including primary care.