Covid-19 Vaccination 2021-01-13
2021-01-13
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The question arises from the need to ensure widespread vaccination against COVID-19, particularly for those who are clinically prioritised.
I am concerned about steps being taken with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to promote the take-up of covid-19 vaccinations among all communities. What specific measures are in place?
The Government are committed to ensuring that everyone prioritised clinically for a vaccine has access as soon as possible. The NHS will provide information to promote take-up and support anyone with questions about the vaccination process. An integrated campaign across multiple channels is improving public knowledge.
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Specific measures, commitments on timeline or budget
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A recent survey by the Royal Society for Public Health shows that only 57% of respondents from BAME backgrounds are likely to accept vaccines, compared with 79% of white respondents.
I have received emails from constituents expressing nervousness about vaccines among the BAME community. How will efforts increase to support vaccine take-up and reassure all communities on vaccine safety?
The NHS will provide information to promote take-up of vaccines among all communities. Multiple stakeholders have been met with last week including the National Pharmacy Association discussing options to tackle vaccine hesitancy among minority communities.
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Disinformation about vaccine safety has caused alarm among many, especially for those not fluent in English.
What steps is the Department taking to ensure that accurate information on vaccine safety reaches communities where English is not their first language?
The campaign includes work translating key messages and guidance in over 10 ethnic languages. We are also helping social media platforms identify and take action against incorrect claims.
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Pension credit uptake is low among older people, who will receive face-to-face contact from the NHS this year.
Will the Minister meet to discuss an opportunity with the DWP to use NHS contacts to promote unclaimed pension credits among older people?
The hon. Member's question is not specifically related to vaccines, so I will defer to DWP Ministers to respond and meet her to discuss the issue.
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Meeting to discuss pension credit promotion
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The question addresses the need to ensure that people with learning, hearing, or visual impairments, as well as non-native English speakers, have access to accurate information.
It is essential that the vaccine confidence campaign reaches those with disabilities and limited language proficiency. Will my hon. Friend outline what measures are in place across all departments to ensure accessibility?
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advises prioritising those most in need. The campaign addresses vaccine hesitancy but not issues faced by mentioned groups.
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Specific actions for disadvantaged groups
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