PCN collaborative arrangements for COVID-19 vaccination service
CQRS is now used only to claim COVID-19 vaccination payments, including under PCN collaborative arrangements.
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak – MenB vaccine dose 2
People who had dose one of MenB in the Kent outbreak response are now due dose two.
Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme: New FDP feature: modify order
Providers can now modify vaccine orders in the FDP supply dashboard.
Spring COVID-19 communications resources
Spring COVID-19 bookings opened 7 April 2026, with first appointments from 13 April; communications assets available.
Meningitis vaccination uptake welcomed by College
The RCGP welcomes higher meningitis vaccine uptake after the Kent outbreak.
Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme: New smaller pack size now available for Spikevax
Spikevax LP.8.1 is now available in a smaller 10-dose pack.
NHS cervical screening programme – all communications now available digitally
All cervical screening communications, including results, are now digital, with letters if the message is unread after 72 hours.
PCN collaborative arrangements for the COVID-19 vaccination service
PCNs can agree for opted-in practices to vaccinate other PCN practices' patients against COVID-19.
Changes to the sign-up process for the 2026/27 COVID-19 vaccination service from 1 April 2026
From April 2026, sign-up for the COVID-19 vaccination service is via the data collection form; CQRS is for claiming payments only.