NHS Cervical Screening Programme – digital-first communications update
Cervical screening results, including colposcopy referrals, are moving to the NHS App.
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Manage your appointments and record a vaccination service – user support for the spring vaccination campaign
Video guides to the 'Manage your appointments' and 'Record a vaccination' systems for the spring campaign.
Improve awareness of Screening Tests for You and Your Baby
Posters and a waiting-room video to promote Screening Tests for You and Your Baby, including maternity vaccine prompts.
Seasonal vaccination provider guide spring 2026 COVID-19 campaign
Provider guide for the spring 2026 COVID-19 campaign, on FutureNHS.
National childhood vaccination campaign has launched
National childhood vaccination campaign from 16 February 2026, encouraging parents to catch up on missed vaccines.
GP practices considering stopping flu vaccinations due to financial viability
Some practices are considering not signing up to flu vaccination because they say it's no longer financially viable.
HCAs can take ‘consent to proceed’ during vaccinations, says BMA amid UKHSA guidance concern
The BMA says healthcare assistants can take "consent to proceed" when giving vaccinations, despite concerns about UKHSA guidance.
RSV vaccination extended to everyone aged 80+ and care home residents from 1 April 2026
Bowel screening: digital pre-invitations through the NHS App
Setting Up FDP access for SS26 COVID-19 vaccine ordering
Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccine orders need Federated Data Platform access; a step-by-step guide is available.