Flu vaccination appointments are often about much more than simply administering a vaccine. For many vaccinators, one of the most important parts of the consultation is answering questions, addressing concerns and helping patients make an informed decision about vaccination. Whether you are a practice nurse, community pharmacist, healthcare assistant, pharmacy technician or another healthcare professional […]
Welcome to the second blog in the Health Academy Flu Hub 2026/27 series, created to help healthcare professionals prepare for the upcoming flu season. Whether you are a practice nurse, community pharmacist, healthcare assistant, pharmacy technician or another healthcare professional involved in supporting or delivering seasonal influenza vaccination, our goal is simple: to provide clear, […]
Every year, the seasonal influenza vaccination programme helps protect millions of people across the UK from serious illness while reducing pressure on NHS services during the busy winter months. Although flu vaccination is a familiar part of primary care, no two seasons are ever the same. National guidance evolves, vaccine products are updated, eligible patient […]
Far too often, training in healthcare is treated as an individual checklist. Yet NHS England’s recent strategies emphasise that team training benefits go beyond compliance. They build stronger communication, increase morale, and support a safer patient experience. In primary care and community settings, training as a group aligns with NHS priorities. These include workforce wellbeing, […]
In recent years, the landscape of primary care within the NHS has witnessed a significant transformation in response to the growing demand for services. Central to this evolution is the increasing recognition of the role played by non-registered health care professionals, also know as Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs), which, in primary care includes the roles […]
Welcome to Part III of our series. Today we will examine the training standards for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) and how the administration of flu & immunisation differs for this group of practitioners. Background to the Standards The National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training of Healthcare Support Workers document sets out a […]
The release of the new GP contract early in 2023 highlighted that some changes are coming to the vaccination schedules for some diseases. One of which is shingles (the other is HPV but that’s for another blog). Are you ready for the transition? The Shingles vaccination changes could be quite complicated. Read on to learn more […]
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