Agenda and draft minutes

There were no substitutions.

Cllr Wells attended the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule D1.37b

There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests and personal or personal and prejudicial interests.

No whip was declared.

The panel discussed the draft minutes.

Resolved – That a minor amendment to minute 4 be made, and the draft minutes resubmitted to a future meeting.

There were no public speaking requests.

The Chairman welcomed Alex Seale, NHS Place Director, and Hazel Moore, Head of Nursing, to the meeting.  The Chairman explained that Alex and Hazel had been invited to update the Panel on arrangements for Covid-19 and influenza vaccinations in the coming months, to ensure public safety and wellbeing.

Hazel and Alex provided a detailed and informative presentation, covering national policy and the rationale used by the expert Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, the ‘Green Book’, how this was being implemented locally, take-up rates, and priority and targeted groups,

The Chairman then led a discussion and series of questions from members, including issues such as options for those who do not qualify for a vaccine, the potential for acting beyond the national direction, how individuals are contacted, risk factors, and access for hard-to-reach groups and staff.  Alex and Hazel responded accordingly throughout.

Resolved – (a) That Alex Seale and Hazel Moore be thanked for their presentation and for answering members’ questions; and (b) that the situation be noted.

There was no Added Item due for consideration at this meeting.

There was no urgent business for consideration at this meeting.