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Flu Immunisation Programme 2025/26
There has been one change to the advice for adult flu vaccines for 2025/26 recommended by JCVI as the adjuvanted influenza vaccine (aTIV) is now licensed from age 50 years and over.... more
23 Apr 2025Adoptions & Gender Reassignment
An independent review, published by Professor Alice Sullivan, looking at data, statistics and research on sex and gender has identified a serious safeguarding risk in the current process of re-assign... more
16 Apr 2025Dementia Clinics
Dementia UK are partnering with Nationwide Building Society to deliver dementia clinics (over 600 free appointments per month) run by specialist dementia Admiral Nurses in 200+ locations throughout... more
9 Apr 2025Boiler upgrade scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government initiative aimed at supporting the decarbonisation of heating systems in buildings, including GP practices in England and Wales. Through this scheme, GP... more
8 Apr 2025April is Stress Awareness Month
Established in 1992 by the Stress Management Society, this year’s theme, #LittleByLittle, highlights the positive impact small actions can have on mental health and wellbeing. It encourages everyone... more
4 Apr 2025Identifying & Supporting Unpaid Carers
4.7 million people provide unpaid care in England, they outnumber the paid health & workforce by 2:1. Half of unpaid carers report at least one adverse health condition as a result of proving care.... more
3 Apr 2025Employment Law Changes, April 2025 (summary)
Statutory sick pay will increase to £118.75 per week (from £116.75) Statutory maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental pay will increase to £187.18 per week (from £184.30) Statutory redunda... more
2 Apr 2025Do you struggle to manage your monthly Enhanced Service Claims?
Do you struggle to manage your monthly Enhanced Service Claims? Do you have a robust process for claims - DES/LES? Are you sure you are claiming for all services delivered?... more
1 Apr 2025Changes to GP Contact 2025/26
As always at this time of year, the devil is in the detail and the detail is yet to be released (guidance/business rules, etc). However, below is a summary of top level changes:... more
13 Mar 2025RSV vaccination programme
NHS England will issue RSV invitations in February 2025 to eligible patients to support uptake. NHS England will email patients with a registered email address and will also attempt to contact people... more
6 Mar 2025