Issue - meetings

The Board resolved :-

(i)            to note the updates provided; and

(ii)          to direct the Chief Officer, ACHSCP to present an updated reported to the CCGC in respect of Childhood Immunisations to include HPV, on a date to be agreed by the Chair of CCGC.

The Chair decided to take this item earlier than intended on the agenda given the availability of NHS Grampian staff to answer any questions.

The Board had before it the report from the Chief Officer, ACHSCP which presented an update on the various vaccination programmes in progress in Aberdeen City – Childhood, Flu, and Covid.

Members heard from the Lead Strategy and Performance Manager who provided an overview of the report.

Members also heard from the Director of Pharmacy, NHS Grampian who explained some of the specific circumstances surrounding vaccination including application of JCVI prioritisation relating to covid immunisation.

Members heard that the delivery programmes had been successful and provided positive comment on the transparency of the report and of the lessons learned which would be adopted.

Members expressed appreciation to the participation of the many partners involved in the vaccination delivery and commented that it was important to highlight that the main route for the vaccine program delivery is via the P&J Live Arena and that care is also being taken to ensure all are able to access the vaccine with consideration being given to specific at risk groups. 

It was suggested that a video explaining the P&J Live experience would assist and prepare people who had concerns and/or medical reluctance to attend such venues which would also benefit the wider public what to expect. 

Members indicated that they would wish to receive an updated report in respect of Childhood Immunisations.

The report recommended :-

that the Board notes the updates provided.

The Board resolved :-

(i)            to approve the recommendation; and

(ii)          to direct the Chief Officer, ACHSCP to present an updated reported to the CCGC in respect of Childhood Immunisations to include HPV, on a date to be agreed by the Chair of CCGC.