Seasonal vaccination provider guide published

NHS England have published a guide to support vaccinations sites who intend to participate in the seasonal spring 2026 programme for COVID-19 vaccination.

The guide outlines how providers should deliver the Spring 2026 COVID‑19 vaccination programme, including operational processes, eligible groups, system usage, supply arrangements, and payment mechanisms.

The guide is available via the NHS Futures portal and will require a log-in to access it.

NHS England expect to publish a revised version of this document in March 2026, when additional information, such as the legal mechanism links, will be available. Pharmacy owners are advised, therefore, to ensure they are using the most recent version of this guide.

Updates on changes will be communicated via the primary care bulletin. Pharmacy owners can sign up for the primary care bulletin here.

A separate guide to support the autumn/winter 2026 programme (including flu) will be shared later in the year.

Access the seasonal vaccination provider programme guide (NHS Futures log-in required)

Access the Community Pharmacy England Seasonal Vaccinations Service webpage