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1353594

registered interest
date	07/09/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Pregnancy: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the risk covid-19 poses to unvaccinated pregnant women; and what steps he is taking to ensure pregnant women receive both doses of the vaccine before their third trimester.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	44411
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2021 answer text <p>Although the overall risk from COVID-19 in pregnant women is low, in later pregnancy some women may become seriously unwell and need hospital treatment. Pregnant women with COVID-19 have a higher risk of intensive care admission than women of the same age who are not pregnant. Women with COVID-19 disease are also 2-3 times more likely to have their babies early than women without COVID-19. Pregnant women with underlying clinical conditions are at even higher risk of suffering serious complications from COVID-19.</p><p> </p><p>Currently, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommends an interval of 8 weeks between doses of all the available COVID-19 vaccines; this includes pregnant women. It is important to note that current evidence shows that a longer dose interval produces a better immune response. The JCVI regularly reviews its advice in relation to COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, taking into account new data and evidence on the effectiveness of the programme and epidemiological situation.</p><p> </p><p>We are working hard to drive uptake in pregnant women, to ensure that as many pregnant women take up the offer of vaccination as soon as possible so that they are protected throughout their pregnancy. It is understood that pregnant women may prefer to wait to be vaccinated until after they have given birth. It is important for pregnant women to discuss their offer of vaccination with a healthcare professional in relation to the risks and benefits of the vaccine.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 10/09/2021 13:44:02 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1353595

registered interest
date	07/09/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Pregnancy: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of bringing forward pregnant women's second doses of the covid-19 vaccine before their third trimester.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	44412
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2021 answer text <p>Currently, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommends an interval of eight weeks between doses of all the available COVID-19 vaccines; this includes pregnant women. On 14 May 2021, in response to the increasing rates of infection of the Delta variant, the Government amended the interval of second doses for the most vulnerable cohorts who were offered a vaccine in phase one of the programme, from 12 weeks to an eight-week gap. The eight-week dose interval was applied to all eligible cohorts from 6 July.</p><p>It should be noted that current evidence shows that a longer dose interval produces a better immune response. As such, the JCVI has advised against reducing the dose interval further in order to maximise the effectiveness of the vaccination programme. The JCVI regularly reviews its advice in relation to COVID-19 vaccinations, taking into account new data and evidence on the effectiveness of the programme and the ongoing epidemiological situation<em>.</em></p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 13/09/2021 10:26:14 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1349570

registered interest
date	22/07/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the Government plans to publish the impact assessment on making covid-19 vaccination a condition of deployment in care homes; and what engagement is planned with the social care sector on that matter.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	38354
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>The £100 million estimate set out in the Impact Statement refers to the midpoint of the potential cost of the policy; the number of staff leaving care homes and the impact on employers could be lower than this estimate. Given this uncertainty, we are continuing to monitor the uptake rate and the potential impact of the regulations on the ability of care homes to continue delivering the best quality care.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published operational guidance on 4 August 2021 to support providers to implement the policy. The Guidance provides information on good employment practice for care homes, including on the importance of following a fair procedure before dismissing.</p><p> </p><p>We are working with Skills for Care to ensure that resources such as guidance and best practice are available to support providers and local authorities with capacity and workforce planning, recruitment and well-being.</p><p> </p><p>To support providers with the implementation of the policy, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have published high-level advice on vaccination as a condition of deployment. ACAS are developing more detailed guidance to further support and share good practice across the sector.</p><p> </p><p>The full impact assessment on making COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment in care homes will be published as soon as possible.</p><p>The Department has worked closely with stakeholders throughout the development of this policy and will continue to do so throughout its implementation.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi grouped question UIN 38355 question first answered 08/09/2021 15:10:45 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi previous answer version 18938 answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1349571

registered interest
date	22/07/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Statement of impact – The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 updated 19 July 2021 and the estimated of £100 million for making vaccination a condition of deployment in care homes, how that cost will be funded; and what (a) legal and (b) employment expertise will be made available to care home providers to implement that policy.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	38355
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>The £100 million estimate set out in the Impact Statement refers to the midpoint of the potential cost of the policy; the number of staff leaving care homes and the impact on employers could be lower than this estimate. Given this uncertainty, we are continuing to monitor the uptake rate and the potential impact of the regulations on the ability of care homes to continue delivering the best quality care.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published operational guidance on 4 August 2021 to support providers to implement the policy. The Guidance provides information on good employment practice for care homes, including on the importance of following a fair procedure before dismissing.</p><p> </p><p>We are working with Skills for Care to ensure that resources such as guidance and best practice are available to support providers and local authorities with capacity and workforce planning, recruitment and well-being.</p><p> </p><p>To support providers with the implementation of the policy, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have published high-level advice on vaccination as a condition of deployment. ACAS are developing more detailed guidance to further support and share good practice across the sector.</p><p> </p><p>The full impact assessment on making COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment in care homes will be published as soon as possible.</p><p>The Department has worked closely with stakeholders throughout the development of this policy and will continue to do so throughout its implementation.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi grouped question UIN 38354 question first answered 08/09/2021 15:10:45 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi previous answer version 18944 answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1344721

registered interest
date	07/07/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of covid-19 vaccines for people living with blood cancer.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	29098
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2021 answer text <p>Virus Watch, supported by NHS Test and Trace, provides information regarding patients’ antibodies and this includes immunocompromised patients, such as those living with blood cancer as part of their cohort. The data suggests some protection against COVID-19.</p><p> </p><p>Public Health England is monitoring the effectiveness of vaccinations in clinical risk groups which will include those with immunosuppression. From the evaluation of the vaccine programme, the data shows that completion of the two dose schedule correlates well with protection from both disease and severe outcomes, including hospitalisation and death.</p><p> </p><p>The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued interim advice about a potential COVID-19 booster programme from September 2021, starting with those most at risk from serious disease. This will include clinically extremely vulnerable adults and those who are immunosuppressed. The JCVI will continue to review evidence on the use of vaccines in those with immunosuppression and will update its advice as necessary.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 14/07/2021 16:17:04 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi previous answer version 13462 answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1329368

registered interest
date	04/06/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the merits of prioritising clinically extremely vulnerable children for a covid-19 vaccine if licensed for use in children.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	10529
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2021 answer text <p>The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has now been authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for use in children aged 12 to 15 years old in the United Kingdom. The Government will now be guided by the advice of experts, including the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), on any potential routine deployment of COVID-19 vaccination in children.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 10/06/2021 15:43:27 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1307061

registered interest
date	12/04/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of guidance issued by his Department to unpaid carers on how to prove eligibility for covid-19 vaccinations at vaccination centres; and what steps he is taking to ensure that unpaid carers receive clear guidance on proving eligibility in advance of vaccination appointments.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	179302
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2021 answer text <p>Unpaid carers are not required to prove their eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations. This is made clear in the COVID-19 vaccine deployment programme unpaid carers Standard Operating Procedure which states that “A person may be asked to prove their identity for the purpose of vaccination but not to prove their status as an unpaid carer. For example, unpaid carers will not be required to provide proof of receipt or entitlement to a carer’s allowance”.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 28/04/2021 14:29:53 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1304804

registered interest
date	22/03/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to taking to ensure local authorities are adequately resourced to encourage strong vaccine uptake locally.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	173099
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/04/2021 answer text <p>To ensure local authorities are adequately resourced to encourage strong vaccine uptake locally, on 25 January we released £23.75 million funding to support our Community Champions Scheme. This supports councils and voluntary groups to expand COVID-19 communications with at risk groups. Community Champions will share COVID-19 vaccine advice and information to boost local vaccination take-up and will fund support for extra school programmes, helplines and phone calls to those in at risk groups.</p><p>The funding is to boost national organisations and voluntary and community groups who specialise in working with communities most at risk from COVID-19 so they can expand their work locally. This is part of over £7.9 billion government funding provided to councils to help them support their communities during the pandemic.</p><p>For More information on how we are supporting local authorities in encouraging uptake locally through the Community Champions Scheme can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/community-champions-to-give-covid-19-vaccine-advice-and-boost-take-up" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/community-champions-to-give-covid-19-vaccine-advice-and-boost-take-up</a></p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 13/04/2021 15:24:16 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi previous answer version 93537 answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1293615

registered interest
date	01/03/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to ensure that local (a) CCGs, (b) GPs and (c) hospitals have accurate and up to date data on patients' covid-19 vaccination status to help (i) target appointments at unvaccinated people and (ii) prevent people being contacted multiple times.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	160741
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2021 answer text <p>NHS England uses a central data system collected through the national immunisation management system (NIMS). This data system draws on various local point of care immunisation data systems, including those used in hospitals, general practitioner (GP) practices and vaccination centres. At the point that someone receives their COVID-19 vaccine, this information fed into NIMS and then also on to a patient’s GP record.</p><p> </p><p>Eligible individuals may be contacted to come forward to book their appointment more than once - for example, they may receive a text from their local GP-led vaccination service and a national letter. Reminder letters or texts are also sent to eligible individuals if a booking has not been made via the national booking service, or a vaccination has not taken place. Additionally, a follow up telephone call may be made from the improving immunisation uptake team to support an individual to make a booking and to encourage uptake.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 21/04/2021 09:44:02 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi previous answer version 87468 answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1289990

registered interest
date	25/02/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to ensure that adequate supplies of each covid-19 vaccine are available for second doses in terms of (a) volume of supply and (b) distribution of first doses of Pfizer and Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccines.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	158988
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government has secured early access to 457 million vaccines doses through agreements with eight separate vaccine developers.</p><p> </p><p>We have successfully met our target of offering a first dose to everyone in the top four priority groups, as advised by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, by 15<sup>th</sup> February and we are on track to offer a vaccine to priority cohorts 1 to 9 by mid-April. Everyone will receive their second vaccine dose within 12 weeks of their first.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has conducted a supply chain risk assessment and continues to monitor the requirements across the supply chain from supplier through to patient; we remain confident that the supply of vaccines to the UK will not be disrupted.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 02/03/2021 15:53:00 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes