396: עלון שירותי הבריאות הלאומיים - 2 ביולי 2026

מבוא

This article summarises the NHS England Primary Care Bulletin for 2 July 2026, the weekly email update for teams in general practice, dentistry, community pharmacy, and optometry.

Main themes of the week

The latest bulletin focuses on several key updates, including the expansion of the RSV vaccination programme for older adults, the publication of the 2026/27 children’s seasonal influenza vaccination service specifications, and important resources for dental check-up recall intervals. Additionally, there are webinars scheduled that address various healthcare topics.

Primary care updates

RSV vaccination programme expansion

The Government has accepted the JCVI’s recommendation to expand the eligibility criteria for the RSV vaccination programme starting 1 September 2026. This now includes adults aged 65 to 74 years who are in at-risk groups, specifically those with chronic respiratory diseases or immunosuppression. NHS England and UKHSA have published a letter outlining these changes. Additionally, The Green Book chapter has been updated accordingly.

2026/27 children’s seasonal influenza vaccination service specifications published

The service specifications for the 2026/27 children’s seasonal influenza vaccination are now available. For general practices, the GP Enhanced Service (ES) specification details that children aged 2 to 3 years and those aged 6 months to 17 years in clinical risk groups are eligible for vaccinations starting 1 September 2026. More information can be found here.

For community pharmacies, the childhood flu advanced service (AS) specification has been expanded to include children aged 2 to 3 years from 1 October, as well as school-aged children from 1 December. The Item of Service fee for this service is set at £10.06. Pharmacies wishing to provide this service must register on MYS by 31 August, further details can be found here.

2026 GP Patient Survey publication and webinar

The results of the 2026 GP Patient Survey, which encompasses community pharmacy and dentistry, will be published at 9.30am on Thursday 9 July. The survey, commissioned by NHS England, offers insights into patient experiences of primary care. Results will be available at www.gp-patient.co.uk. Ipsos will host a webinar on 15 July, detailing key findings and comparisons with previous years. Registration for the webinar can be completed at GP Patient Survey Publication Webinar.

Government apology for historical forced adoption

The Government has issued a formal apology for historical forced adoption practices, which may lead to more individuals affected by such practices seeking support from GP teams. NHS England is collaborating with the affected community to develop practical tools and guidance for clinicians to aid in these sensitive interactions. Recognition of the implications of unknown family medical histories will also be included in the guidance. Further information can be found here.

Community pharmacy updates

MenB vaccination webinar for community pharmacies

In response to recent outbreaks, a new MenB vaccination offer has been introduced for those at highest risk, aiming for vaccinations before the 2026/2027 academic year. A webinar hosted by the UK Health Security Agency and NHS England will take place on 7 July from 7 to 8.15pm. Community pharmacies can register via the event page. More details can also be found in the published service specification here.

Dentistry updates

Reminder: resources available to support dental check-up recall intervals

Resources have been made available to assist dental teams and ICB commissioning teams in communicating check-up recall intervals to patients and the public. A communications toolkit, which includes translated materials and easy-read options, can be downloaded from the Campaigns Resource Centre. This toolkit aims to raise awareness that not all patients require check-ups every six months. For guidance on intervals between oral health reviews, see the NICE dental checks: intervals between oral health reviews guidance.

Maintaining the oral health of our ageing population

A framework has been developed focusing on the oral health needs of older adults. This framework emphasizes the importance of prevention service planning, workforce training, and shared care models to ensure high-quality outcomes. Further details can be reviewed in the framework here.

Upcoming webinars and events

A variety of webinars are scheduled:

• 7 July, 12.30-2pm: Structured medication reviews in problematic polypharmacy: anticholinergic burden focus

• 15 July, 1-2pm: Complementary products: helping you respond with confidence

• 22 July, 1-2pm: Procurement regulations and what they mean for medicines

• 4 August, 12.30-2pm: Structured medication reviews in problematic polypharmacy: palliative care focus

Catch up

If you missed any recent national webinars, you can view slides and recordings here.

Content in this article is drawn from the NHS England Primary Care Bulletin. Patient.info edits and formats the updates to provide a clear, accessible archive for professionals.

For the original email, click here.