Around 4,000 pharmacies across England have signed up to administer flu vaccinations to toddlers this autumn, NHS England has announced.

This is the first time pharmacies have been allowed to offer the service to children aged 2-3, who can still also be vaccinated at their GP practice.

Parents will be able to access the nasal spray vaccinations for their toddlers via walk-in and booked services starting 1 October, NHS England said.

Oral emergency contraception will now be available for free without an appointment for those who need it at Browns Pharmacy across the West Midlands and Hinckley Pharmacy in Leicestershire.