The CQC will not resume focused inspections regarding GP access, which had formed part of the Government’s winter access plans.

25 February 2022

The Covid vaccination programme was an effective use of public money, with GP-administered jabs costing £10 less per item than those given in mass vaccination centres.

25 February 2022

The Welsh Government has set out plans to incorporate future Covid vaccinations into routine immunisation programmes.

24 February 2022

Health secretary Sajid Javid has said that access to GP services is ‘getting back to normal’, according to reports.

17 February 2022

All children aged five to 11 are to become eligible for Covid vaccination in England, Scotland and Wales.

16 February 2022

The UK is set to pilot a fourth Covid jab modified to tackle the Omicron variant, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has announced.

16 February 2022

This section includes guides on the key conditions where Covid vaccination is contraindicated or requires modification in specific groups.

13 February 2022

11 February 2022

Guidance on vaccinating individuals on immunosuppressive treatment This information is sourced from: ARMA, Versus Arthritis, Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS), The Green Book Chapter 14a, JCVI prioritisation document , UK Chemotherapy Board Key points: Immunosuppression may be due to disease itself or due to treatments.

11 February 2022

An MP has warned his local GPs that he is putting them ‘on notice’ for ‘letting their patients down’ with regards to access.

04 February 2022