SPPG issued correspondence dated 11 December 2025 in relation to the Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) declaration for 2025/2026. The deadline for community pharmacies to submit their CPAF declaration was 16 January 2026, which has now passed. However SPPG has indicated that returns will be accepted and would encourage pharmacies who have not yet submitted a return to do so as soon as possible.
Contractors who are unsure whether they have already submitted their CPAF return can contact their SPPG local office to check. For those who have already submitted no further action is required at this time. For those who are yet to submit, you can do so via the online form.
Note: It may be helpful to save a copy or screenshot of your submission for your pharmacy records.
The Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) for 2025/26 consists of an annual declaration completed by each community pharmacy contractor, and a short visit undertaken by SPPG staff for a selected number of pharmacies each year.
The purpose of the framework is to monitor compliance with Terms of Service, service specifications, related professional standards and best practice guidance.
The annual CPAF declaration must be completed via the online form by no later than 16 January 2026.
A payment of £1400 will be made to each community pharmacy, upon return of the completed declaration, for compliance with the CPAF process in 2025/26.
Those community pharmacies selected for a CPAF visit will be contacted directly with further information. A visit protocol is available here.
Queries relating to CPAF can be directed to your SPPG Pharmacy Adviser, via your local office.
ACTION
Contractors should:
Read and note the SPPG correspondence and share with relevant members of the pharmacy team.
If not already completed, ensure your pharmacy’s CPAF declaration is submitted via the online formASAP.
You will be aware from our previous contractor update of 24 November 2025 that the Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre (NICSC) has released a number of short videos as part of its Cyber Awareness series. Previous videos have focused on Phishing Awareness, on Password Security and on Data Protection Best Practices.
NICSC has released the following in the series, focusing on Device Security.
Note the short videos issued by NICSC on these topical issues; and
Share these with relevant members of the pharmacy team and encourage them to take a moment to watch them.
Contractors are reminded that the storage and back up of patient sensitive data and any amendments to your systems should only be carried out in line with advice from your IT or email provider, PMR system provider and in line with Data Protection legislation.
Kind regards
Mike
SENT ON BEHALF OF PROF MIKE MAWHINNEY Head of Regulatory Affairs
Dear Contractor
The NICSC is co-ordinating CyberNI Week 2026 (2-8 March 2026).
The events below which are online webinars may be relevant to your pharmacy teams.
Contractors are asked to note the two webinars offered by NICSC which team members can access if appropriate.
Contractors are reminded that the storage and back up of patient sensitive data and any amendments to your systems should only be carried out in line with advice from your IT or email provider, PMR system provider and in line with Data Protection legislation.
Kind regards
Mike
SENT ON BEHALF OF PROF MIKE MAWHINNEY Head of Regulatory Affairs
Dear Contractor
SPPG has issued an update dated 02 February 2026 regarding the community pharmacy vaccination service.
SUMMARY
1. End of Autumn 2025 Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign
The Autumn 2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Programme ended on 31st January 2026.
Providers are no longer authorised to vaccinate eligible cohorts for the Autumn 2025 COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Pharmacies should now dispose of any residual Comirnaty (Pfizer) KP.2 COVID-19 stock in the pharmaceutical waste bins provided.
Pharmacies should ensure any outstanding VMS records have been added to VMS.
Note: The Flu CPVS will continue until 31st March 2026.
2. COVID-19 Spring Programme 2026
The CMO letter has been published which gives details of the upcoming spring programme.
Further correspondence will be issued in the coming days.
**FOR THE ATTENTION OF LIVING WELL PHARMACIES ONLY**
Dear Contractor
Correspondence has been issued by SPPG on 02 February 2026 regarding the launch of the Living Well survey for the campaign ‘How are you feeling’.
SUMMARY
The survey for the campaign ‘How are you feeling’ is open and can be accessed here.
The survey must be completed by 6pm on Monday 2nd March 2026. Please ensure to reach the final screen to confirm submission.
Note: You may wish to take a screen shot of the final screen for your own records.
ACTION
Contractors are asked to review the SPPG correspondence issued on 02 February 2026 and share with all relevant members of the pharmacy team.
For any further information please contact your SPPG pharmacy advisor or a member of the CPNI team.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
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