7 items

This week from NHS England

1. GP Patient Survey results 2026 published today

   NHSE Contracts & funding Read at GOV.UK ↗

   In brief

   2026 GP Patient Survey results published, showing improved patient experience.

2. RSV vaccination programme national invitation campaign

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   July 2026 national RSV invitations to people aged 80 and over, advising them to contact their practice.

3. Year-round prescribing of influenza antivirals

   NHSE Prescribing & medicines

   In brief

   Oseltamivir and zanamivir are no longer restricted by the Selected List Scheme and can be prescribed year-round when clinically appropriate.

4. Influenza outbreaks: access to antivirals for eligible care home staff and residents

   NHSE Prescribing & medicines, Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   Services commissioned for flu outbreak antivirals should give timely access to all eligible care home contacts.

5. New NHS App toolkit

   NHSE IT, data & cyber security

   In brief

   Updated NHS App toolkit of posters, images and videos for practices.

6. MMR and MMRV call/recall

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   From July 2026, children aged 6 to 11 are invited to catch up on missed MMR or MMRV doses at their practice.

7. GPs and practice managers: help shape the future of health data policy

   NHSE IT, data & cyber security

   In brief

   DHSC engagement programme seeking GP and practice manager views on how patient data is used.