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This week from NHS England

1. Reminder to opt in to participate in children’s flu programme 2026-27

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   Sign up via CQRS for the 2026/27 childhood flu programme.

2. Reminder – publish appointments to enable pregnant women to book from 1 September 2026

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   Providers using the National Booking Service should publish flu appointments from 1 September 2026; early bookings are restricted to pregnant women.

3. Resources to raise awareness of urinary tract infections in older adults

   NHSE Public health

   In brief

   Resources to raise awareness of UTIs in older adults.

4. Update to the NHS Community Pharmacy Hypertension Case-Finding Service: general practice referrals for clinic blood pressure checks

   NHSE Referrals & hospital services, Contracts & funding Read at NHS England ↗

   In brief

   The pharmacy hypertension case-finding service changes from 3 September 2026, affecting GP referrals for clinic blood pressure checks.

5. General Practice Staff Survey (GPSS): staff list submission deadline approaching

   NHSE Workforce & employment, Contracts & funding

   In brief

   Staff lists for the 2026 General Practice Staff Survey are due by 1 September 2026, a contractual requirement.