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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Covid-19 Update

01 March 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Sajid Javid Con Bromsgrove

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • Covid-19 vaccination is no longer a condition of deployment in all health and social care settings as of 15 March.
  • The minister decided to revoke the regulations due to a reassessment of proportionality.
  • The government plans to consult on updating the Code of Practice on infection prevention control.

Issue summary

This statement addresses the revocation of regulations making COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment in all health and social care settings.

Action requested

The minister has concluded that it is proportionate to proceed with revoking these regulations, which will come into force on 15 March. The government is committed to working with sectors to engage those yet to be vaccinated and will consult on updating the Code of Practice on infection prevention control.

Key facts

  • On 31 January, the minister announced plans to revoke the vaccination as a condition of deployment regulations.
  • Over 90,000 responses were received during the consultation period.
  • 90% of respondents agreed with revoking the requirement for COVID-19 vaccination in health and social care settings.
  • The regulations will come into force on 15 March.
  • As of now, 92% of NHS staff and 95% of care home staff are vaccinated with two doses.
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