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

NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin

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

Published 6 August 2026 · NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

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This week from NHS England

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  1. Seasonal vaccinations provider programme guide autumn/winter 26/27

    NHSE Vaccinations & screening

    In brief

    Autumn/winter 2026/27 seasonal vaccinations provider guide, on FutureNHS.

  2. Seasonal flu vaccination service specifications updated to include people experiencing homelessness

    NHSE Vaccinations & screening

    In brief

    Flu service specifications updated to include people experiencing homelessness aged 16 and over from 1 October 2026.

  3. Infection prevention and control (IPC), PPE and FIT testing requirements

    NHSE CQC, regulation & governance Read at GOV.UK ↗

    In brief

    The National IPC Manual is mandatory guidance; requirements for PPE and FIT testing.