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General practice enhanced service specification: COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccination 2026/27
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Summary
This enhanced service specification covers both the COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccination services from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Practices are able to sign up to provide either the COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccination services, or only the adult influenza vaccination service.
There are sign up deadlines in place for these services. Please read the service specification for the full requirements, including sign up deadlines.
Accessible content. Updated January 2026.
Summary
This enhanced service specification covers both the COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccination services from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Practices are able to sign up to provide either the COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccination services, or only the adult influenza vaccination service.
There are sign up deadlines in place for these services. Please read the service specification for the full requirements, including sign up deadlines.
PDF format. Updated January 2026.
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Letter: 2026/27 COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccination service specification now published for general practice
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Summary
There are several changes to the COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccination services for 2026/27.
This letter summarises the key changes to service requirements, the item of service fees for COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccinations, and the service registration process and deadlines.
Accessible content. Published 15 December 2025.