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Weekly NHS England Primary Care Bulletin: the general practice items, with BLMC’s own one-line summaries.

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

The general practice items from NHS England's weekly Primary Care Bulletin. Headlines are NHS England's; the one-line summaries are BLMC's own, and links go to the public NHS England or GOV.UK page where one exists. To get the full bulletin, subscribe on the NHS England website.

By issue shows items in the order they appeared. By topic groups them by subject, such as contracts, workforce or funding.

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Bulletin 18 December 2025 7 NHS flu vaccine stock still widely available to order

NHSE NHS flu vaccine stock still widely available to order
Flu vaccine stock is still available to order; keep offering appointments.
NHSE Infection Prevention and Control
Review local infection prevention and control pathways and promote face masks where appropriate.
NHSE COVID-19 vaccination programme campaign end actions added to site campaign guide
End-of-campaign actions for COVID-19 vaccination sites, added to the site campaign guide.
NHSE Help shape future COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
Survey for vaccination providers to shape future COVID-19 vaccine supply, by 8 January 2026.
NHSE Winter wellbeing support for staff
Winter wellbeing resources for NHS staff, including a 24/7 text support service.
NHSE Bipartite letter published for change in pneumococcal vaccine for children at risk and adult programmes
Bipartite letter: the pneumococcal vaccine changes from PPV23 to PCV20 for adults and at-risk children aged 2 and over.
NHSE NHS cervical screening programme – digital-first communications resources
Digital-first cervical screening posters for providers, on FutureNHS.

Bulletin 11 December 2025 8 Flu update

NHSE Flu update
Record flu hospital admissions; practices asked to keep vaccinating eligible patients.
NHSE New campaign launched to raise awareness of NHS services
New public campaign, '24 hours NOT in A&E', explains pharmacy, 111, the NHS App and general practice.
NHSE An update on actions to prevent sexual misconduct in the NHS
Primary care providers are expected to sign up to the Sexual Safety Charter's 10 principles and complete a self-assurance checklist.
NHSE Estates and Neighbourhood Health: Community of Practice for Neighbourhood Health
Neighbourhood health community of practice webinar on estates, 16 December 2025.
NHSE Update on continued use of Menitorix
Menitorix continues for children who turned 12 months by 30 June 2025 until stock runs out; others get a hexavalent Hib dose.
NHSE Opt out position for new childhood immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026
How opt-outs carry over to the new childhood schedule from 1 January 2026, for MMRV and the fourth hexavalent dose.
NHSE NHS App: First Messaging case studies and webinar
NHS App-first messaging case studies and webinar.
NHSE New and updated Technology Innovation Framework information published
Technology Innovation Framework updated, including an accelerated data migration process for switching GP systems.

Bulletin 4 December 2025 6 Winter and flu response

NHSE Winter and flu response
Flu admissions rising, especially in the north and Midlands; keep offering vaccination to eligible people.
NHSE National patient safety alert – harm from incorrect recording of penicillin allergy as penicillamine allergy
National Patient Safety Alert: penicillin allergy wrongly recorded as penicillamine allergy in prescribing systems.
NHSE Use of Free Supply prescriber endorsement for TB treatment supplied via NHS prescription
From 1 December 2025 the Free Supply (FS) endorsement covers TB medicines, so they are free of charge on NHS prescription.
NHSE Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment
New HIV Action Plan 2025–2030, including a trial of home HIV test kits ordered through the NHS App.
NHSE General Practice annual eDEC and online consultation compliance
Thanks for eDEC returns; ICBs will chase manual returns, and online consultation compliance is being monitored.
NHSE Peer ambassadors: supporting general practice transformation
Over 100 peer ambassadors are available to help practices implement modern general practice.

Bulletin 27 November 2025 5 Cloud-based telephony data published

NHSE Cloud-based telephony data published
Cloud-based telephony data is now published for each GP practice, covering call volumes and outcomes.
NHSE New GP contract consultation process
The Government is widening GP contract consultation beyond GPC England to the RCGP, NAPC, Healthwatch, National Voices and NHS Confederation.
NHSE Updated IV Therapy Passport e-learning now live
The updated IV Therapy Passport e-learning is live and free to registered professionals.
NHSE NHS Retrospective Genetic Testing Programme
National rollout of retrospective genetic testing for people previously diagnosed with eligible ovarian or breast cancers.
NHSE NHS App notification and messaging basics webinar for GP teams
NHS App webinar for GP teams on notifications and messaging, 4 December 2025.

Bulletin 20 November 2025 6 Flu vaccination drive – countdown to Christmas

NHSE Flu vaccination drive – countdown to Christmas
Flu vaccination push before Christmas, with a communications toolkit.
NHSE Early influenza virus characterisation and vaccine effectiveness in England in autumn 2025
Early UKHSA data show good flu vaccine effectiveness despite the drifted subclade K strain.
NHSE National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme Community of Practice webinar
National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme community of practice webinar, 24 November 2025.
NHSE Referral optimisation in action: neighbourhood-based elective respiratory care
Webinar on neighbourhood-based elective respiratory care, featuring Birmingham's Respiratory Specialist Review Service.
NHSE NHSmail is becoming NHS.net Connect
NHS.net Connect introduces a new Launchpad for Outlook, Teams and account settings.
NHSE Final reminder – general practice to complete eDEC
Final reminder: eDEC closed on 21 November 2025; it is a contractual requirement.

Bulletin 13 November 2025 10 Cloud Based Telephony publication release

NHSE Cloud Based Telephony publication release
Cloud-based telephony data will be published at practice level from 27 November 2025, including call volumes and outcomes.
NHSE Reminder: MHRA action required from dermatology services who prescribe isotretinoin by 16 November 2025
MHRA action for services that prescribe isotretinoin, by 16 November 2025.
NHSE GIRFT seeks input on the delivery of MSK First Contact Physiotherapy services
GIRFT survey for practices and PCNs running MSK First Contact Physiotherapy services.
NHSE Updates to the NHS App GP appointment booking experience
NHS App GP appointment booking updates rolling out nationally, which should not change practice workflows.
NHSE New updates to the paper form for GP patient registrations
Updated GP registration paper form with Infected Blood Inquiry questions and Summary Care Record information.
NHSE New case studies: Inclusive approaches to cervical cancer elimination
Case studies on inclusive approaches to HPV vaccination and cervical screening, on FutureNHS.
NHSE Get ‘Veteran Friendly Accredited’ this Remembrance Week
Practices encouraged to become Veteran Friendly Accredited, which takes about 20 minutes.
NHSE Strike action by resident doctors
Resident doctors' strike, 14–19 November 2025: patients should continue to come forward for care as normal.
NHSE Pragmatic prescribing for older people with frailty
BGS, RCGP and RPS guidance on pragmatic prescribing for older people with frailty.
NHSE New reports showcase impact of Health Innovation Network Polypharmacy Programme and Polypharmacy Shared Learning Network
Health Innovation Network polypharmacy programme reports on stopping inappropriate medicines.

Bulletin 6 November 2025 8 Phase 2 of childhood immunisation schedule changes

NHSE Phase 2 of childhood immunisation schedule changes
UKHSA and NHS England letter on phase 2 of the childhood schedule: routine MMRV at 12 and 18 months, with a selective catch-up.
NHSE SNOMED procedure and product codes for MMRV vaccines
SNOMED procedure and product codes to use for MMRV vaccinations from 1 January 2026.
NHSE Medical Certificate of Cause of Death: please check your supplies
Organisations asked to check MCCD stocks and order a year's supply early, as orders have a lead time.
NHSE Diabetic eye screening and glucagon-like peptide agonists: guidance
Diabetic eye screening: no extra screening is currently advised for rapid glucose improvement, including with GLP-1/GIP agonists, while evidence is reviewed.
NHSE Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Reminder of the Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme for people at risk of type 2 diabetes, face-to-face or digital.
NHSE NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme
The Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme takes GP referrals for eligible people recently diagnosed.
NHSE Flu vaccination reminder
Flu vaccination push as cases rise early; campaign materials are on the Campaign Resource Centre.
NHSE Reminder: share and update your walk in information for November
Sites offering walk-in COVID or flu vaccination should keep their walk-in times updated in profile manager.

Bulletin 30 October 2025 7 eDEC now open for general practices

NHSE eDEC now open for general practices
Reminder: eDEC is open and due by 21 November 2025.
NHSE Transforming medical training for the future of the NHS
Phase one report of the Medical Training Review sets four priorities, including more flexible training.
NHSE Promoting the two to two-and-a-half year health and development review to families
Practices asked to promote the two to two-and-a-half year health and development review, for example at 18-month immunisations.
NHSE NHS Resolution launches delayed cancer diagnosis in general practice report
NHS Resolution review of GP indemnity claims for delayed cancer diagnosis, with three areas for improvement.
NHSE Rabies post-exposure treatment (PET)
Rabies post-exposure treatment is part of essential services; vaccine is supplied free by UKHSA's RIgS, usually within 24 hours.
NHSE Medium Term Planning Framework published
The Medium Term Planning Framework 2026/27–2028/29 includes a target for same-day appointments for clinically urgent patients.
NHSE The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme takes referrals for people with obesity plus diabetes and/or hypertension.

Bulletin 23 October 2025 6 Flu vaccinations – school aged children in a ‘clinical risk group’

NHSE Flu vaccinations – school aged children in a ‘clinical risk group’
Flu cases rising in school-age children: parents of children in clinical risk groups may ask their practice for a vaccine.
NHSE Deal ensures continued access to inclisiran (Leqvio)
Reminder that NHS England's renewed deal with Novartis keeps inclisiran available within the lipid management pathway.
NHSE Annual declaration – reminder
The 2025 eDEC annual practice self-declaration is a statutory return, due by 21 November 2025.
NHSE NHS App-first messaging: supporting a digital-first future
Patients will increasingly receive NHS messages through the NHS App first, then by SMS or email, with letters kept for those who need them.
NHSE Introducing the ‘confirm your home address’ service
A new NHS App service lets patients update their home address, which also updates the national PDS record.
NHSE Launch of online referral and regional telephone referral pathways – Infected Blood Psychological Service
The Infected Blood Psychological Service now takes online self-referrals and regional telephone referrals.

Bulletin 16 October 2025 5 Review of GP funding formula announced

NHSE Review of GP funding formula announced
NIHR will run a six-month review of the GP funding formula, aiming for a fairer distribution that reflects health inequalities.
NHSE Contract requirements
NHS England confirmed the three 2025/26 contract changes now in force: online tools open in core hours, GP Connect Update Record, and a link to You and Your General Practice.
NHSE How General Practice can ensure better outcomes for people with a learning disability
A letter from the Health Secretary and Mencap urges practices to improve learning disability registers and annual health checks.
NHSE Clinical Systems Experience Survey for General Practice
Practice staff asked to complete the Clinical Systems Experience Survey by 16 November 2025.
NHSE MCCD guidance – the importance of completing the implantable device field
Doctors completing MCCDs should always fill in the implantable device field, for safe cremation and burial.

Bulletin 9 October 2025 8 Contract requirement to keep online consultation systems switched on

NHSE Contract requirement to keep online consultation systems switched on
Practices must keep online consultation tools open throughout core hours for non-urgent, medication and admin requests.
NHSE GP connect and You and Your GP
The other October 2025 contract requirements: You and Your General Practice on practice websites, and GP Connect Access and Update Record switched on.
NHSE The General Practice staff survey 2025 now live
The 2025 General Practice Staff Survey opened, with new questions on socio-economic background.
NHSE Action reminder: acceptance of the NHS OpenSAFELY data protection notice
Practices were reminded to instruct their clinical system supplier to make pseudonymised data available to OpenSAFELY.
NHSE COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
COVID-19 autumn 2025 eligibility: 75 and over, immunosuppressed people aged 6 months to 74, and older care home residents.
NHSE Webinar: upcoming changes to the routine childhood immunisation schedule
UKHSA webinar on phase 2 of the childhood schedule changes from January 2026, including the MMRV programme.
NHSE 10 Year Workforce Plan call for evidence
Call for evidence for the 10 Year Workforce Plan, inviting primary care examples of good practice.
NHSE NHSmail is now NHS.net Connect
NHSmail has been renamed NHS.net Connect; addresses and logins are unchanged.

Vaccinations & screening 20 NHS flu vaccine stock still widely available to order

NHSE 18 DecNHS flu vaccine stock still widely available to order
Flu vaccine stock is still available to order; keep offering appointments.
NHSE 18 DecCOVID-19 vaccination programme campaign end actions added to site campaign guide
End-of-campaign actions for COVID-19 vaccination sites, added to the site campaign guide.
NHSE 18 DecHelp shape future COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
Survey for vaccination providers to shape future COVID-19 vaccine supply, by 8 January 2026.
NHSE 18 DecBipartite letter published for change in pneumococcal vaccine for children at risk and adult programmes
Bipartite letter: the pneumococcal vaccine changes from PPV23 to PCV20 for adults and at-risk children aged 2 and over.
NHSE 18 DecNHS cervical screening programme – digital-first communications resources
Digital-first cervical screening posters for providers, on FutureNHS.
NHSE 11 DecFlu update
Record flu hospital admissions; practices asked to keep vaccinating eligible patients.
NHSE 11 DecUpdate on continued use of Menitorix
Menitorix continues for children who turned 12 months by 30 June 2025 until stock runs out; others get a hexavalent Hib dose.
NHSE 11 DecOpt out position for new childhood immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026
How opt-outs carry over to the new childhood schedule from 1 January 2026, for MMRV and the fourth hexavalent dose.
NHSE 4 DecWinter and flu response
Flu admissions rising, especially in the north and Midlands; keep offering vaccination to eligible people.
NHSE 20 NovFlu vaccination drive – countdown to Christmas
Flu vaccination push before Christmas, with a communications toolkit.
NHSE 20 NovEarly influenza virus characterisation and vaccine effectiveness in England in autumn 2025
Early UKHSA data show good flu vaccine effectiveness despite the drifted subclade K strain.
NHSE 13 NovNew case studies: Inclusive approaches to cervical cancer elimination
Case studies on inclusive approaches to HPV vaccination and cervical screening, on FutureNHS.
NHSE 6 NovPhase 2 of childhood immunisation schedule changes
UKHSA and NHS England letter on phase 2 of the childhood schedule: routine MMRV at 12 and 18 months, with a selective catch-up.
NHSE 6 NovSNOMED procedure and product codes for MMRV vaccines
SNOMED procedure and product codes to use for MMRV vaccinations from 1 January 2026.
NHSE 6 NovFlu vaccination reminder
Flu vaccination push as cases rise early; campaign materials are on the Campaign Resource Centre.
NHSE 6 NovReminder: share and update your walk in information for November
Sites offering walk-in COVID or flu vaccination should keep their walk-in times updated in profile manager.
NHSE 30 OctRabies post-exposure treatment (PET)
Rabies post-exposure treatment is part of essential services; vaccine is supplied free by UKHSA's RIgS, usually within 24 hours.
NHSE 23 OctFlu vaccinations – school aged children in a ‘clinical risk group’
Flu cases rising in school-age children: parents of children in clinical risk groups may ask their practice for a vaccine.
NHSE 9 OctCOVID-19 vaccine eligibility
COVID-19 autumn 2025 eligibility: 75 and over, immunosuppressed people aged 6 months to 74, and older care home residents.
NHSE 9 OctWebinar: upcoming changes to the routine childhood immunisation schedule
UKHSA webinar on phase 2 of the childhood schedule changes from January 2026, including the MMRV programme.

Contracts & funding 14 General Practice annual eDEC and online consultation compliance

NHSE 4 DecGeneral Practice annual eDEC and online consultation compliance
Thanks for eDEC returns; ICBs will chase manual returns, and online consultation compliance is being monitored.
NHSE 4 DecPeer ambassadors: supporting general practice transformation
Over 100 peer ambassadors are available to help practices implement modern general practice.
NHSE 27 NovCloud-based telephony data published
Cloud-based telephony data is now published for each GP practice, covering call volumes and outcomes.
NHSE 27 NovNew GP contract consultation process
The Government is widening GP contract consultation beyond GPC England to the RCGP, NAPC, Healthwatch, National Voices and NHS Confederation.
NHSE 20 NovFinal reminder – general practice to complete eDEC
Final reminder: eDEC closed on 21 November 2025; it is a contractual requirement.
NHSE 13 NovCloud Based Telephony publication release
Cloud-based telephony data will be published at practice level from 27 November 2025, including call volumes and outcomes.
NHSE 30 OcteDEC now open for general practices
Reminder: eDEC is open and due by 21 November 2025.
NHSE 30 OctRabies post-exposure treatment (PET)
Rabies post-exposure treatment is part of essential services; vaccine is supplied free by UKHSA's RIgS, usually within 24 hours.
NHSE 30 OctMedium Term Planning Framework published
The Medium Term Planning Framework 2026/27–2028/29 includes a target for same-day appointments for clinically urgent patients.
NHSE 23 OctAnnual declaration – reminder
The 2025 eDEC annual practice self-declaration is a statutory return, due by 21 November 2025.
NHSE 16 OctReview of GP funding formula announced
NIHR will run a six-month review of the GP funding formula, aiming for a fairer distribution that reflects health inequalities.
NHSE 16 OctContract requirements
NHS England confirmed the three 2025/26 contract changes now in force: online tools open in core hours, GP Connect Update Record, and a link to You and Your General Practice.
NHSE 9 OctContract requirement to keep online consultation systems switched on
Practices must keep online consultation tools open throughout core hours for non-urgent, medication and admin requests.
NHSE 9 OctGP connect and You and Your GP
The other October 2025 contract requirements: You and Your General Practice on practice websites, and GP Connect Access and Update Record switched on.

Public health 9 New campaign launched to raise awareness of NHS services

NHSE 11 DecNew campaign launched to raise awareness of NHS services
New public campaign, '24 hours NOT in A&E', explains pharmacy, 111, the NHS App and general practice.
NHSE 4 DecTrailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment
New HIV Action Plan 2025–2030, including a trial of home HIV test kits ordered through the NHS App.
NHSE 13 NovNew case studies: Inclusive approaches to cervical cancer elimination
Case studies on inclusive approaches to HPV vaccination and cervical screening, on FutureNHS.
NHSE 13 NovGet ‘Veteran Friendly Accredited’ this Remembrance Week
Practices encouraged to become Veteran Friendly Accredited, which takes about 20 minutes.
NHSE 6 NovHealthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Reminder of the Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme for people at risk of type 2 diabetes, face-to-face or digital.
NHSE 6 NovNHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme
The Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme takes GP referrals for eligible people recently diagnosed.
NHSE 30 OctPromoting the two to two-and-a-half year health and development review to families
Practices asked to promote the two to two-and-a-half year health and development review, for example at 18-month immunisations.
NHSE 30 OctThe NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme takes referrals for people with obesity plus diabetes and/or hypertension.
NHSE 16 OctHow General Practice can ensure better outcomes for people with a learning disability
A letter from the Health Secretary and Mencap urges practices to improve learning disability registers and annual health checks.

Prescribing & medicines 7 National patient safety alert – harm from incorrect recording of penicillin allergy as penicillamine allergy

NHSE 4 DecNational patient safety alert – harm from incorrect recording of penicillin allergy as penicillamine allergy
National Patient Safety Alert: penicillin allergy wrongly recorded as penicillamine allergy in prescribing systems.
NHSE 4 DecUse of Free Supply prescriber endorsement for TB treatment supplied via NHS prescription
From 1 December 2025 the Free Supply (FS) endorsement covers TB medicines, so they are free of charge on NHS prescription.
NHSE 13 NovReminder: MHRA action required from dermatology services who prescribe isotretinoin by 16 November 2025
MHRA action for services that prescribe isotretinoin, by 16 November 2025.
NHSE 13 NovPragmatic prescribing for older people with frailty
BGS, RCGP and RPS guidance on pragmatic prescribing for older people with frailty.
NHSE 13 NovNew reports showcase impact of Health Innovation Network Polypharmacy Programme and Polypharmacy Shared Learning Network
Health Innovation Network polypharmacy programme reports on stopping inappropriate medicines.
NHSE 6 NovDiabetic eye screening and glucagon-like peptide agonists: guidance
Diabetic eye screening: no extra screening is currently advised for rapid glucose improvement, including with GLP-1/GIP agonists, while evidence is reviewed.
NHSE 23 OctDeal ensures continued access to inclisiran (Leqvio)
Reminder that NHS England's renewed deal with Novartis keeps inclisiran available within the lipid management pathway.

Referrals & hospital services 7 NHS Retrospective Genetic Testing Programme

NHSE 27 NovNHS Retrospective Genetic Testing Programme
National rollout of retrospective genetic testing for people previously diagnosed with eligible ovarian or breast cancers.
NHSE 20 NovReferral optimisation in action: neighbourhood-based elective respiratory care
Webinar on neighbourhood-based elective respiratory care, featuring Birmingham's Respiratory Specialist Review Service.
NHSE 6 NovDiabetic eye screening and glucagon-like peptide agonists: guidance
Diabetic eye screening: no extra screening is currently advised for rapid glucose improvement, including with GLP-1/GIP agonists, while evidence is reviewed.
NHSE 6 NovHealthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Reminder of the Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme for people at risk of type 2 diabetes, face-to-face or digital.
NHSE 6 NovNHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme
The Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme takes GP referrals for eligible people recently diagnosed.
NHSE 30 OctThe NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme takes referrals for people with obesity plus diabetes and/or hypertension.
NHSE 23 OctLaunch of online referral and regional telephone referral pathways – Infected Blood Psychological Service
The Infected Blood Psychological Service now takes online self-referrals and regional telephone referrals.

CQC, regulation & governance 6 Infection Prevention and Control

NHSE 18 DecInfection Prevention and Control
Review local infection prevention and control pathways and promote face masks where appropriate.
NHSE 11 DecAn update on actions to prevent sexual misconduct in the NHS
Primary care providers are expected to sign up to the Sexual Safety Charter's 10 principles and complete a self-assurance checklist.
NHSE 4 DecNational patient safety alert – harm from incorrect recording of penicillin allergy as penicillamine allergy
National Patient Safety Alert: penicillin allergy wrongly recorded as penicillamine allergy in prescribing systems.
NHSE 6 NovMedical Certificate of Cause of Death: please check your supplies
Organisations asked to check MCCD stocks and order a year's supply early, as orders have a lead time.
NHSE 30 OctNHS Resolution launches delayed cancer diagnosis in general practice report
NHS Resolution review of GP indemnity claims for delayed cancer diagnosis, with three areas for improvement.
NHSE 16 OctMCCD guidance – the importance of completing the implantable device field
Doctors completing MCCDs should always fill in the implantable device field, for safe cremation and burial.

Workforce & employment 6 An update on actions to prevent sexual misconduct in the NHS

NHSE 11 DecAn update on actions to prevent sexual misconduct in the NHS
Primary care providers are expected to sign up to the Sexual Safety Charter's 10 principles and complete a self-assurance checklist.
NHSE 27 NovUpdated IV Therapy Passport e-learning now live
The updated IV Therapy Passport e-learning is live and free to registered professionals.
NHSE 13 NovStrike action by resident doctors
Resident doctors' strike, 14–19 November 2025: patients should continue to come forward for care as normal.
NHSE 30 OctTransforming medical training for the future of the NHS
Phase one report of the Medical Training Review sets four priorities, including more flexible training.
NHSE 9 OctThe General Practice staff survey 2025 now live
The 2025 General Practice Staff Survey opened, with new questions on socio-economic background.
NHSE 9 Oct10 Year Workforce Plan call for evidence
Call for evidence for the 10 Year Workforce Plan, inviting primary care examples of good practice.

PCNs & neighbourhoods 4 Estates and Neighbourhood Health: Community of Practice for Neighbourhood Health

NHSE 11 DecEstates and Neighbourhood Health: Community of Practice for Neighbourhood Health
Neighbourhood health community of practice webinar on estates, 16 December 2025.
NHSE 20 NovNational Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme Community of Practice webinar
National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme community of practice webinar, 24 November 2025.
NHSE 20 NovReferral optimisation in action: neighbourhood-based elective respiratory care
Webinar on neighbourhood-based elective respiratory care, featuring Birmingham's Respiratory Specialist Review Service.
NHSE 13 NovGIRFT seeks input on the delivery of MSK First Contact Physiotherapy services
GIRFT survey for practices and PCNs running MSK First Contact Physiotherapy services.

PCSE & patient registration 2 New updates to the paper form for GP patient registrations

NHSE 13 NovNew updates to the paper form for GP patient registrations
Updated GP registration paper form with Infected Blood Inquiry questions and Summary Care Record information.
NHSE 23 OctIntroducing the ‘confirm your home address’ service
A new NHS App service lets patients update their home address, which also updates the national PDS record.

Wellbeing & support 1 Winter wellbeing support for staff

NHSE 18 DecWinter wellbeing support for staff
Winter wellbeing resources for NHS staff, including a 24/7 text support service.

Premises & estates 1 Estates and Neighbourhood Health: Community of Practice for Neighbourhood Health

NHSE 11 DecEstates and Neighbourhood Health: Community of Practice for Neighbourhood Health
Neighbourhood health community of practice webinar on estates, 16 December 2025.

Collective action & GPC 1 New GP contract consultation process

NHSE 27 NovNew GP contract consultation process
The Government is widening GP contract consultation beyond GPC England to the RCGP, NAPC, Healthwatch, National Voices and NHS Confederation.

Headlines are from NHS England’s Primary Care Bulletin; one-line summaries are BLMC’s own. Each item links to the full bulletin on patient.info, and to the public NHS England or GOV.UK page where we found one.

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 27 August 2026 (issue 403)

HPV self-testing launched through the NHS Cervical Screening Programme · Reminder: publish National Booking Service capacity for vaccination appointments · Flu vaccination – communications resources available · Single Point of Access in the NHS e-Referral Service sessions …

BLMC Admin
27/08/2026

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 20 August 2026 (issue 402)

Reminder to opt in to participate in children’s flu programme 2026-27 · Reminder – publish appointments to enable pregnant women to book from 1 September 2026 · Resources to raise awareness of urinary tract infections in older adults · Update to the NHS Community Pharmacy Hypertension Case-Finding Service: general practice referrals for clinic blood pressure checks …

BLMC Admin
20/08/2026

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 6 August 2026 (issue 401)

Seasonal vaccinations provider programme guide autumn/winter 26/27 · Seasonal flu vaccination service specifications updated to include people experiencing homelessness · Infection prevention and control (IPC), PPE and FIT testing requirements

BLMC Admin
06/08/2026

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 30 July 2026 (issue 400)

National Workforce Reporting Service - workforce data submission and accuracy · Recording of same-day appointments in general practice for clinically urgent patients

BLMC Admin
30/07/2026

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 23 July 2026 (issue 399)

Winter planning 2026/27 – expectations and assurance · Update on propranolol 80mg and 160mg MR capsules medicine supply issue · Reminder to sign up to the seasonal vaccination service for the autumn/winter campaign 2026/27 · General practices …

BLMC Admin
23/07/2026

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 16 July 2026 (issue 398)

Consultation on proposals for single and multi-neighbourhood provider contracts: share feedback · Pneumococcal vaccination expansion for people experiencing homelessness · Multi-neighbourhood training hubs: market engagement · Leadership and management framework launched …

BLMC Admin
16/07/2026

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 9 July 2026 (issue 397)

0 items This week from NHS England About this bulletin The general practice and primary care items from NHS England’s Primary Care Bulletin, issue 397, 9 July 2026. Headlines are NHS England’s; one-line summaries are BLMC’s own. Links go to…

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09/07/2026

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 2 July 2026 (issue 396)

GP Patient Survey results 2026 published today · RSV vaccination programme national invitation campaign · Year-round prescribing of influenza antivirals · Influenza outbreaks: access to antivirals for eligible care home staff and residents …

BLMC Admin
02/07/2026

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 25 June 2026 (issue 395)

Levemir insulin being discontinued · 119 vaccine telephone booking service to remain open over summer · New Local Data Packs to improve type 2 diabetes care

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25/06/2026

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 18 June 2026 (issue 394)

Vaccination of at-risk children against COVID-19 · Structured learning placement (SLP) in GP specialty training · Reminder: Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme: Last ordering and delivery dates

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18/06/2026