Dear Member,

For the 2020/21 service, NHSE&I are making funding available to support the venue hire and cold storage costs contractors might incur if they organise vaccination sessions off the pharmacy premises.

Please note: This must be PRE-AUTHORISED by  regional NHSE&I teams before proceeding.

What funding is available?

• Can claim up to £200 for the hire of the venue (can only claim up to the actual cost of the venue) from the regional NHSE office
• One-off payment of £200 for cold storage equipment (when you claim for the cost of the first venue)
• This is given on a first come first served basis, from a finite budget, where the contractor meets the conditions below
• Can submit up to five claims for venue hire, but in exceptional circumstances, NHSE&I regional teams may authorise more venue hire payments to meet local need, subject to the availability of funding.

What are the terms and conditions?

• Undertake a minimum of 20 vaccinations at the venue hired to be eligible to receive the pre-authorised payment
• There should be no other venue that has already been paid for either very near or at the same place, at the same time, that the contractor could make use of;
• The session is not deemed by NHSE&I to create over-provision in a certain area or certain time which would lead to reduced expectation of numbers of vaccinations required, or the numbers are reduced, or providers are competing for the same patients;
• In the contractor’s professional opinion, the venue is suitable for the provision of pharmaceutical services and the contractor is satisfied that they can meet General Pharmaceutical Council and COVID-19 Infection Prevention Control standards; and
• The contractor has enough vaccine supplies to run the offsite clinic and vaccinate expected attendees.

How to proceed:

• Contact your regional NHSE&I office with details of the off-site flu vaccinations you would like to provide outlining how you will meet the terms and conditions.
• Wait for your authorisation before proceeding
• Ensure you are complying with guidance for off-site vaccinations

Claiming for pre-authorised monies:

• To be done monthly via MYS
• Claims will be accepted within 6 months of venue hire of by 21^st August 2021, whichever date is earlier.
• Declare in each claim you have been authorised by NHSE&I, the date of authorisation, cost of venue hire, confirmation that you have met the cost and number of vaccinations undertaken at the venue
• Must only make 1 single claim per calendar month (anymore than that will not be accepted)

As always, please contact the PharmaPlus office for any additional support required.

Regards

PharmaPlus