394 - نشرة الرعاية الأولية NHS - 18 يونيو 2026

Introduction

This article summarises the NHS England Primary Care Bulletin for 18 June 2026, the weekly email update for teams in general practice, dentistry, community pharmacy, and optometry.

Main themes of the week

This week's updates focus on urgent care in general practice, vaccination efforts, new guidance on social prescribing, and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient data policy. The bulletin also highlights important upcoming events and resources for healthcare professionals.

General practice

Same day appointments for clinically urgent patients

The 2026/27 General Practice contract mandates that clinically urgent requests, as determined by GP practices, must be addressed on the same day. This initiative is designed to ensure timely access to care, preventing potential harm or deterioration. Practices can refer to the guidance for recording same day appointments for all clinically urgent patients and a national category mapping quick guide. Additional support is available in the Frequently asked questions guide on FutureNHS and the webinar recording on clinically urgent same day tech support (log-in required).

Vaccination of at-risk children against COVID-19

As the COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign nears its conclusion on 30 June, GP practices are reminded to offer vaccinations to all eligible individuals, including children aged six months to 11 years, in accordance with the Green Book (p13 - Box 2). Vaccines can still be requested through the FDP, provided an offer is made.

Structured learning placement in GP specialty training

Information and resources are now available for GP registrars and educators regarding structured learning placements (SLPs), which are integrated training posts within GP specialty training. These placements enhance registrars' confidence, clinical insight, and ability to navigate patient care pathways. Resources can be accessed on the NHS Futures Structured Learning Placements platform (log-in required).

Community pharmacy

One-off meningococcal B vaccination programme for young people

In response to recent outbreaks of meningococcal group B disease, a one-off vaccination programme will begin on 20 July, targeting young people born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, as well as those under 25 entering higher or residential education. The programme will provide two doses of MenB to protect this at-risk group ahead of the autumn term. Further details will be outlined in an upcoming service specification. More information can be found in the UKHSA/NHS England bipartite letter on Meningococcal B time limited.

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Green social prescribing practitioner guidance launched

The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has released new guidance for practitioners involved in green social prescribing, aimed at promoting nature-based interventions that support mental health. This guidance encourages activities such as community gardening, local walking schemes, and conservation volunteering. A webinar will be held on 29 June for practitioners to learn more about this guidance. اكتشف المزيد.

Reminder: Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme

The Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme concludes on 30 June 2026. A full list of end-of-campaign actions is available on the Vaccinations and screening Futures workspace. The year-round vaccination programme will commence on 1 July, utilising Comirnaty 30 LP.8.1, with orders submitted through ICBs. Due to scheduled Federated Data Platform upgrades, practices are advised to adhere to the following order deadlines:

• 24 June: last day to raise orders for SS26

• 25 June by 8am: last date for year-round programme orders before downtime (delivery 1 July)

• 29 June: last day for SS26 deliveries

• 30 June: end of SS26 programme

The deadline for the vaccine supply survey has been extended to 6pm on 24 June.

Get involved

Help shape the future of health data policy

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is conducting a national engagement programme to gather feedback from GPs and practice managers regarding the use of patient data. This initiative provides an opportunity for healthcare professionals to influence national data policy. Participants can engage in a variety of ways, from completing a brief survey to attending workshops. سجل اهتمامك.

Using group clinics in weight management pathways

Experience Led Commissioning (ELC) will host a lunch and learn webinar on 23 June, focusing on the use of group clinics for weight management. Attendees will learn from primary care teams about implementing this model effectively. CPD accreditation will be awarded to participants attending the live session. Sign up for the webinar.

Learning Disability Week

From 15 to 21 June, Learning Disability Week focuses on the theme ‘Do you see me?’ This initiative seeks to highlight the importance of inclusion and representation for individuals with learning disabilities within healthcare services. NHS teams are sharing success stories and examples of quality care throughout the week on the Learning Disability and Autism programme Facebook page.

Check your defib week

During Check Your Defib Week (15-21 June), healthcare professionals are encouraged to ensure that defibrillators are operational and registered on The Circuit, the national defibrillator network.

Upcoming webinars and events

• 23 June at 12.30-13.30pm: Using group clinics in weight management pathways

• 29 June: National Academy for Social Prescribing webinar on Green Social Prescribing Practitioner Guidance

• 1 July at 10.30-12pm: AI Ambassador Network meeting addressing patient concerns

Catch up

Missed a recent national webinar? Access slides and recordings through the General Practice webinars.

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.

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