Section: General Practice Nurse and AHPs
Vaccine update: issue 373, July 2026 This month’s edition features: JCVI new recommendations on adolescent MenB vaccination measles and flu webinar recordings 2026 to 2027 flu season recent publications routine and non routine vaccine supply You can view and download a PDF copy for free from Find Public Health Resources using the product code: 126546A1EN001 You need to select […]
Post-Bariatric Surgery Follow-up Monitoring This guidance describes the respective responsibilities of specialist bariatric services and general practice in Somerset for the follow-up of patients who have undergone bariatric surgery, whether NHS or privately funded. National guidance NICE guideline NG246 recommends that: people who have undergone bariatric surgery receive a structured follow-up care package within the […]
Vaccine Movement As you make plans for Winter 2026, we wanted to reiterate that the updated guidance on vaccine movement, shared in Bulletin Issue 286 5th May 2026 and Issue 293: 22nd June 2026, relates to all vaccines. To confirm the movement of all vaccines (including Covid-19 and Flu) is not permitted outside of the […]
Shared Care in Somerset New Collective Action Update – from 1 July 2026, practices are asked to: Decline any new Shared Care Arrangements that are not supported by a locally commissioned formal agreement, adequate resourcing and clear clinical responsibilities. Review existing Shared Care Arrangements to ensure they remain safe, appropriately commissioned, and are supported by […]
GMS – GP Contract change 2026 – 2027 NHS England » Changes to the GP Contract in 2026/27 general-medical-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-directions-2026.pdf Changes to the GP Contract in 2026/27 Letter from Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services, providing information on arrangements for the 2026/27 GP contract. Changes to the GP Contract in 2026/27 – […]
National Enhanced Services Network Contract DES- PCN requirements and entitlements For 2026/27, the NHS has integrated weight management and obesity care directly into core primary care via the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF). This shift expands prescribing access for weight-loss medications like tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and Wegovy while increasing preventative cardiovascular care. Key Policy Changes for […]
Vaccine update: issue 369, February 2026 This month’s edition features: expansion of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) programme reducing avoidable vaccine wastage change of vaccine for the routine pneumococcal programme and those at increased clinical risk routine and non routine vaccine supply Please download a PDF copy here
National flu vaccination programme 2026/27 letter published August 2026 Seasonal vaccinations provider programme guide autumn/winter 26/27 The seasonal vaccinations programme provider guide for autumn/winter 26/27 is now available on FutureNHS. The guide brings together the key operational information required for providers to deliver the adult flu, COVID-19 and/or children’s flu programmes. All participating providers should […]
The UK Health Security Agency and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health are running their annual ‘Fundamentals of Immunisation’ course on 14th and 15th April 2026. This two-day intense theoretical course is designed for those new to a role in immunisation and is most suited to those who give or advise on a […]
Outbreak Recognition and Reporting An outbreak is generally defined as two or more cases of the same infection linked by time or location. Inform Authorities: The person in charge of the practice must promptly inform the local UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team. They will provide an incident reference number […]