8 items

This week from NHS England

1. Flu update

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   Record flu hospital admissions; practices asked to keep vaccinating eligible patients.

2. New campaign launched to raise awareness of NHS services

   NHSE Public health

   In brief

   New public campaign, '24 hours NOT in A&E', explains pharmacy, 111, the NHS App and general practice.

3. An update on actions to prevent sexual misconduct in the NHS

   NHSE CQC, regulation & governance, Workforce & employment

   In brief

   Primary care providers are expected to sign up to the Sexual Safety Charter's 10 principles and complete a self-assurance checklist.

4. Estates and Neighbourhood Health: Community of Practice for Neighbourhood Health

   NHSE PCNs & neighbourhoods, Premises & estates

   In brief

   Neighbourhood health community of practice webinar on estates, 16 December 2025.

5. Update on continued use of Menitorix

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   Menitorix continues for children who turned 12 months by 30 June 2025 until stock runs out; others get a hexavalent Hib dose.

6. Opt out position for new childhood immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening

   In brief

   How opt-outs carry over to the new childhood schedule from 1 January 2026, for MMRV and the fourth hexavalent dose.

7. NHS App: First Messaging case studies and webinar

   NHSE IT, data & cyber security

   In brief

   NHS App-first messaging case studies and webinar.

8. New and updated Technology Innovation Framework information published

   NHSE IT, data & cyber security

   In brief

   Technology Innovation Framework updated, including an accelerated data migration process for switching GP systems.