Pages will be updated for 2026/27 shortly
If you wish to read about the Seasonal Vaccination Services: Influenza and COVID-19 2026/27 Enhanced Service Specification our advice and guidance letter is linked.
Green Book
| The influenza chapter in ‘Immunisation against infectious disease’ (the ‘green book’) , gives detailed descriptions of the clinical risk groups and guidance for HCWs on administering the influenza vaccine. You may also find Consent: the Green book, chapter 2 useful; it was updated on the 27 October 2025. |
JCVI Guidance
National Flu Letters
Patient Grouped Directions
| Inactivated influenza vaccine: PGD template |
| Live attenuated influenza vaccine: patient group direction (PGD) template |
| Other PGD templates |
Patient Specific Directions
| Patient Specific Directions (PSD): this article describes PSD and the reirement for their writing and use |
| The below guidance outlines the current UKHSA national minimum standards standards for Healthcare Workers administering vaccines and should be read alongside: Consent: the Green book, chapter 2. UKHSA guidance for national minimum standards and core curriculum for vaccination training |
Service Specifications 2025/26
Service Specifications 2026/27
| Service specification: General practice seasonal vaccination services – COVID-19 and influenza vaccination enhanced services 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
| 2026/27 COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccination service specification now published for [community pharmacy] 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027(includes key changes to costs moving from £9.58 in 2026/27 to £10.06 in line with GP arrangements) |
Seasonal Vaccination Provider Programme Guide Spring 2026