Service specification: General practice seasonal vaccination services – COVID-19 and influenza vaccination enhanced services

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This service specification covers the provision of seasonal vaccination services (COVID-19 and adult influenza) in general practice.

Also published here is the letter to the system announcing publication of the specification.

Enhanced service specification

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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.

Letter re: publication of enhanced service specification

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.