Item 6 - The London Vaccine Equity Programme

Summary
 
This report summarises the aims and objectives of a London Vaccine Equity Programme, in which London boroughs and London Councils will be a partner with NHS (London Region). The programme will bring partners together around development of new and innovative models which tackle vaccine and immunisation inequity. London Councils is invited to act as the financial host to the programme. 
Recommendations
 
Leaders’ Committee is asked to:
 
1. Comment on the proposed programme summarised in this report. 
 
2. Agree that London Councils act as financial host to the programme, with £2.5 million funding having been secured by partners in NHS (London Region). Subject to Leaders’ decision, this funding will be transferred to London Councils. 
 
3. Note the proposed role for London Councils summarised in paragraphs 18, 19 and 20.