NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 24 September 2026 (issue 407)

Coding appointments for clinically urgent patients · COVID-19 vaccination claims in CQRS · One year of Jess’s Rule · Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Targeted Follow-up Pathway: consultation on changes …

NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 24 September 2026 (issue 407)

Published 24 September 2026 · NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

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  1. Coding appointments for clinically urgent patients

    NHSE Contracts & funding, IT, data & cyber security Read at NHS England ↗

    In brief

    Guidance on coding appointments for patients identified as clinically urgent.

  2. COVID-19 vaccination claims in CQRS

    NHSE Vaccinations & screening, Contracts & funding

    In brief

    COVID-19 vaccination claims in CQRS: three automated and six manual payment indicators.

  3. One year of Jess’s Rule

    NHSE CQC, regulation & governance

    In brief

    One year of Jess's Rule: three strikes and we rethink.

  4. Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Targeted Follow-up Pathway: consultation on changes

    NHSE Referrals & hospital services

    In brief

    Consultation on changes to the newborn hearing screening targeted follow-up pathway.

  5. National online pathway for headache care supports GP teams and pharmacists

    NHSE Referrals & hospital services

    In brief

    GIRFT's national online pathway and decision tool for headache care.

  6. COVID-19 vaccination children’s appointments on the National Booking Service

    NHSE Vaccinations & screening

    In brief

    Only ICB-assured sites may publish COVID-19 appointments for children aged 5 to 17 on the National Booking Service.