Flu jabs, bus diversions and new volunteer checks: service changes line up for 1 September

The NHS is urging millions of eligible people to book their flu jab, with the national booking system open and vaccinations starting on 1 September, NHS England said [3]. The UK Health Security Agency is due to publish its latest national flu and COVID-19 surveillance report covering data up to 6 September [2].

First Bus services D1 and D1x will be diverted through Bradford-on-Avon on 1 and 2 September while St Margaret's Street is closed between 19:00 and midnight, First Bus service updates state [1]. Some stops between United Church and Moulton Drive, and between Moulton Drive and Fitzmaurice Place, will not be served [1].

From 1 September 2026, the definition of regulated activity with children is changing and the current supervision exemption is being removed, meaning some supervised volunteers and staff may now need an Enhanced DBS check, third-sector network 3SG said [4].