Agenda item

Presentation by Chief Finance Officer, NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group

The Chief Finance Officer, NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group gave a presentation to update the Board on the Darlington Vaccination programme.

It was reported that NHSE vaccination target was 90 per cent for first doses; that the data up to and including 12 September showed that Darlington had achieved 84.53 per cent for first doses, which was above the Tees Valley CCG and North East and North Cumbria averages; and had achieved 79.02 per cent for second doses.

Details were provided of the vaccination uptake for the JCVI cohorts and ethnic groups; the vaccination sites in Darlington were outlined; and Members were advised that capacity for vaccines outweighed demand.

The Chair extended their thanks for the commitment of the NHS in delivering the vaccination programme and in particular the work of the NHS and partners to deliver the satellite sites and vaccine buses.

Discussion ensued regarding the vaccination of 12 – 15 year old’s, which was expected to commence in England on 22 September; and Members were advised that a bespoke targeted approach was to be implemented to reach the gaps in the cohorts.

RESOLVED – That the thanks of the Board be conveyed to the Chief Finance Officer, NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group, for his informative update.

REASONS – To convey the views of the Board.