Leaving no one behind – improving uptake of the Covid 19 vaccination in underserved populations: the critical role of local collaboration and engagement with communities

Abstract

Purpose

The paper offers commissioners and practitioners insights into how a gender and culturally sensitive Covid-19 vaccination clinic was set up in a local area that was experiencing lower uptake rates.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper seeks to examine and share a city-wide approach to improve vaccine uptake in a large metropolitan city in the UK.

Findings

In mitigating inequalities and ensuring underserved populations have access to the Covid-19 vaccine, there is a need to work with communities to develop vaccine clinics that provide a local, convenient and trusted offer that meets the needs of residents.

Originality/value

Developing a local Covid vaccine offer that meets cultural needs focusing on an area of low uptake in a large metropolitan city.

Citation

Bailey, D.R.J., Rankin, C., Sehmbi, V., Grewal, P. and Woodall, J. (2023), "Leaving no one behind – improving uptake of the Covid 19 vaccination in underserved populations: the critical role of local collaboration and engagement with communities", Health Education, Vol. 123 No. 2, pp. 73-78. https://doi.org/10.1108/HE-12-2021-0151