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<p>In planning for the vaccine programme, NHS England and NHS Improvement have considered
those who are not registered or who are unable to reach a general practitioner. The
agreement under which general practices will deliver COVID-19 vaccinations - The General
Practice COVID-19 vaccination programme 2020/21 Enhanced Service Specification - enables
practices, working within their Primary Care Network (PCN) groupings, to vaccinate
unregistered patients provided they are eligible for a vaccination.</p><p>General
practices, working in PCNs, form just one part of the plan for delivering COVID-19
vaccinations. They will operate as part of a system of providers, ensuring best possible
coverage of the population. Each PCN grouping is required to work with their local
regional team to understand the current healthcare provision for vulnerable groups.</p><p>More
than 730 vaccination sites have already been set up across the UK and hundreds more
are opening this week, taking the total to over 1,000.</p><p> </p>
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