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This is an audio version of the national invites for NHS Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccinations for young people at highest risk during 2026/27. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/getting-free-nhs-meningococcal-b-menb-vaccinations/
Audio invitation for parents and guardians of children aged 6-11 to book MMR vaccination. This signposts https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/ and https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/ A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/vaccinating-your-child-to-protect-them-from-measles-podcast-transcript/
In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast recorded in late March 2026, a panel of GPs and Practice Managers chaired by Mary Hudson, Deputy Director for Primary Care Transformation and Improvement at NHS England, discuss the difference digital tools have made to the patient journey. From online GP registration, to online consultations and appointment booking, all accessible via the…
In a special episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast to mark May’s International Nurses Day, a panel of nurses led by David Purdue, Regional Chief Nurse for the North East and Yorkshire, discuss the evolving role of primary care nursing. Nurses are key members of the multidisciplinary team with hands-on clinical knowledge combined with in-depth knowledge of the community in which they…
In a special Transforming Primary Care podcast episode released during Mental Health Awareness Week, a panel of clinicians led by Dr James Gossow, Deputy Medical Director, Systems Improvement and Professional Standards, NHS England - North East and Yorkshire, discusses the work that is currently underway across the region which is having a positive impact on patients needing to access mental…
Neighbourhood health puts the person at the centre of how we deliver their health and care by organising services so they can work together to serve a defined population. In the latest episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, Dr Andy Brooks, GP and clinical chair for the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC) discusses work that is currently underway across the eight National…
In this episode of Advanced Practice Weekly, we explore workforce planning through the lens of advanced practice. NHS England guests share practical approaches to workforce redesign, from defining the problem to implementing sustainable solutions. The discussion covers real-world examples, tools, and lessons learned to help advanced practitioners and leaders plan roles that meet demand, improve…
This is an audio version of the 75+ invite for spring COVID-19 vaccinations. You can find this recording and other alternative formats of national invitations at; www.england.nhs.uk/seasonal-invites. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/booki…on-75-and-over/
This is an audio version of the Spring COVID-19 vaccination for people who are eligible because they have a weakened immune system (are immunosuppressed). You can find this recording and other alternative formats of national invitations at www.england.nhs.uk/seasonal-invites A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/booki…ion-aged-16-74/
This audio explains who can have the RSV vaccination from Spring 2026 and how they can get their vaccine. It also signposts other sources of information. You can find this and other alternative formats of national invitations at www.england.nhs.uk/rsv-invites A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/getti…sv-vaccination/