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Recording flu vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness
GP guidance on recording seasonal vaccinations has been updated for the new homelessness cohort from 1 October 2026.
Winter 2026 vaccination training: weekly drop-ins instead of webinars
NHS England is running weekly drop-in sessions instead of formal training webinars. Dates are on the V&S FutureNHS calendar.
Record a Vaccination Service available for PCN-collaborating practices
From autumn/winter 2026/27, GP teams delivering seasonal vaccinations together under the PCN DES can use RAVS, if certain conditions are met.
Publish National Booking Service capacity for vaccination appointments
Practices using the NBS should publish appointments in Manage Your Appointments for all relevant cohorts.
HPV self-testing launched in the cervical screening programme
HPV self-testing launched in cervical screening
Invitation-only HPV self-test kits for people aged 30–65 who haven't attended screening, rolled out in phases.
Publish flu appointments on MYA so pregnant women can book from 1 September
Practices using the National Booking Service should publish adult and children's flu appointments in Manage Your Appointments from 1 September.
Complete routine immunisation schedule from 1 July 2026
UKHSA's full routine schedule from 1 July 2026, including the updated RSV cohort.
Visual guide to vaccines updated
Pictures of vaccine products and packaging to go with the routine schedule, updated for the removal of Menitorix from the infant schedule.