7 items

This week from NHS England

1. Neighbourhood health centres – guidance and deadline for submissions

   NHSE PCNs & neighbourhoods, Premises & estates

   In brief

   Guidance on neighbourhood health centres, open at least 12 hours a day, six days a week, with GP leaders central.

2. Understanding and using the Sickle Cell clinical pathway initiative

   NHSE Public health

   In brief

   Webinar on the Sickle Cell clinical pathway initiative, 21 May 2026.

3. Freedom to speak up – revised responsibilities

   NHSE CQC, regulation & governance, Workforce & employment Read at NHS England ↗

   In brief

   From 1 July NHS England takes over some National Guardian's Office work; organisations must ensure Freedom to Speak Up guardians are trained.

4. NHS.net Connect is the next chapter of NHSmail

   NHSE IT, data & cyber security

   In brief

   NHS.net Connect is replacing NHSmail, with a new Launchpad for Outlook, Teams and OneDrive.

5. New resources to support advanced levels of practice

   NHSE Workforce & employment

   In brief

   New HCPC resources for staff working at advanced levels of practice.

6. Specialist advice and elective single point of access (SPoA)

   NHSE Referrals & hospital services Read at NHS England ↗

   In brief

   NHS England's letter to practices on specialist advice and the new elective single point of access.

7. GP additional guidance for seasonal vaccinations

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   GP additional guidance for seasonal vaccinations 2026/27: recording events and payments, including in PCN collaborations.