5 items

This week from NHS England

1. Amendments to the GMS SFE – practice level GP reimbursement scheme and QOF improvement thresholds

   NHSE Contracts & funding, Workforce & employment Read at GOV.UK ↗

   In brief

   SFE amendment: GP locums can be claimed under the practice-level reimbursement scheme from 1 October 2026, plus QOF improvement thresholds.

2. Seasonal vaccination service – record creation

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening, IT, data & cyber security

   In brief

   Vaccination records must be created in an assured IT system; unassured systems mean no payment and records not flowing.

3. New referral arrangements for adult gender services

   NHSE Referrals & hospital services

   In brief

   A single national waiting list and referral form for adult gender services, through the Gender National Referral Support Service.

4. Identifying and supporting unpaid carers – guidance updated

   NHSE Public health

   In brief

   Updated guidance on identifying and supporting unpaid carers.

5. NHS Digital weight management programme: new providers

   NHSE Referrals & hospital services, Public health Read at NHS England ↗

   In brief

   New providers for the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme; eligibility unchanged.