Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations; and what plans they have to promote take-up of the vaccine.

Over 13 million people have already received their COVID-19 booster vaccination or third dose. We continue to review the effectiveness of the programme in order to maximise the COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign.

There are more clinics in England delivering COVID-19 vaccines, including pharmacies, general practitioner practices and other community sites. There are hundreds of walk-in sites offering booster vaccines without an appointment. In addition, COVID-19 booster vaccines have been delivered or scheduled in nine out of ten care homes in England.

Initiatives to promote the programme have included bespoke social media communications and the ‘Boost your immunity this winter’ launched in mid-October, encouraging all those eligible to take up the booster vaccine when offered. The advertising is forecast to reach 99% of all adults throughout the nine week period of the campaign.