NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin
NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 24 September 2026 (issue 407)
6 items
This week from NHS England
- 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.
- 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.
- One year of Jess’s Rule
NHSE CQC, regulation & governance
In brief
One year of Jess's Rule: three strikes and we rethink.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.