Flu vac services: updates and service spec published
NHS England has published an operational letter for the seasonal flu vaccination programme.
The letter sets out NHS England’s initial 3-year ambitions for the flu vaccination programme in relation to the percentage vaccination rates of the various eligible groups of the population.
In addition, the letter confirms the opening of the National Booking Service (NBS) earlier than before, on 17th August 2026. This early opening follows Community Pharmacy England’s request for earlier opening of the booking system, following feedback on this from pharmacy owners. NBS will remain open until 31st March 2027.
NHS England has also published the 2026/27 service specification which we have agreed with them for the community pharmacy Childhood Flu Vaccination Service.
This follows the announcement in June of the expansion of the Childhood Flu Vaccination Service to additional cohorts and an agreed increase in the fee for provision of the service.
Download the updated Childhood Flu Vaccination Service specification
