NHS England letter regarding outbreak of meningococcal disease
We know pharmacy teams across the country are being asked questions by patients about the outbreak of meningococcal disease in parts of Kent.
NHS England has issued further information and guidance on this in a letter sent to ICBs today (18th March 2026).
We expect that ICBs will cascade this letter to community pharmacies in their area and should there be further local information that pharmacy teams need regarding this matter, ICBs and Local Pharmaceutical Committees (LPC) will share that via local communications channels (LPCs are generally included in local NHS emergency preparedness, resilience and response networks).
The following webpages provide information for members of the public seeking further information:
UKHSA Blog: Meningitis B outbreak: what you need to know
UKHSA Blog: What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself
