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This week from NHS England

1. ‘How to’ guide on coding appointments for clinically urgent patients

   NHSE Contracts & funding, IT, data & cyber security

   In brief

   How-to guide on coding clinically urgent same-day appointments; the guide for one clinical system is out, with another to follow.

2. Pneumococcal and flu vaccines for People Experiencing Homelessness

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   People experiencing homelessness aged 16 and over can get flu and pneumococcal vaccines; pneumococcal only if registered with the practice.

3. Payments for the MMRV catch-up programme 1 November 2026 – 31 March 2028

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening, Contracts & funding Read at GOV.UK ↗

   In brief

   Payments for the MMRV catch-up from 1 November 2026; vaccinating 6-year-olds needs a manual CQRS adjustment in November and December.

4. Housebound and specialist support vaccination appointments

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   Practices in the COVID-19 or flu services must offer vaccination to all eligible housebound patients; 119 cannot book these.

5. The NHS General Practice Staff Survey is open, have your say

   NHSE Workforce & employment

   In brief

   The 2026 General Practice Staff Survey runs from 5 October to 27 November.

6. Rollout of SMA screening for newborns begins in England

   NHSE Referrals & hospital services

   In brief

   Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy begins, starting at the Birmingham laboratory.