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Covid-19 Update

03 February 2022

Proposing MP
Sajid Javid Con
Bromsgrove
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the government's decision to revoke regulations requiring vaccination as a condition of deployment (VCOD) for health and social care workers.

Action Requested

The government plans to publish a consultation on revoking the VCOD regulations, advises employers not to terminate employees due to unvaccination, and acknowledges the efforts of the healthcare sector in encouraging staff vaccinations. Since September, there has been an increase of over 127,000 vaccinated NHS workers and 32,000 in social care.

Key Facts

  • The VCOD regulations were due to come into force from 1 April 2022.
  • On 31 January, the government announced its intention to revoke these regulations.
  • A net increase of over 127,000 people working in NHS have been vaccinated since September.
  • The adult social care sector has seen a net increase of 32,000 vaccinated individuals, including 22,000 in care homes and 10,000 in domiciliary care.
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