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

PurposeThe 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/approachThis paper seeks to examine and share a city-wide approach to improve vaccine uptake in a large metropolitan city in the UK.FindingsIn 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/valueDeveloping a local Covid vaccine offer that meets cultural needs focusing on an area of low uptake in a large metropolitan city.