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• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 04 February 2021

Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM: I would like to start my questions with Martin [Machray]. I would like to ask you about the take-up of the vaccine amongst blind and visually impaired people. Some serious concerns were raised on the [BBC] Radio 4 In Touch programme last week and have been powerfully highlighted by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) relating to the challenges in accessing information and travelling to get the vaccine. In terms of getting the vaccine, I understand why places like the ExCeL centre are being used for vaccinations, but travelling when blind, at the best...

• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 04 February 2021

Joanne McCartney AM : My first question is to Martin Machray. We have heard earlier that some Londoners are hesitant to get the vaccine and work is being carried out to build their trust and confidence, but are records being kept consistently across all of London’s Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) of those who have declined the vaccine, and is there capacity in the system in a few months’ time to contact those people again whose confidence may have risen?

• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 12 January 2021

Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM: Thank you very much, Chair, and thank you to all our guests for everything you are doing to deal with this terrible pandemic. My question is for Martin on the NHS. There are a large number of people in London who are not registered with a general practitioner (GP), particularly those from vulnerable groups. That could be rough sleepers, the homeless, vulnerable migrants and sex workers. Given individuals need to be registered to get the COVID-19 vaccination, how are you looking at reaching those individuals to ensure they have access to it at the right time?

• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 12 January 2021

Joanne McCartney AM: Thank you, Chair. Can I start by saying to our guests a big thank you for all you are doing? It really is appreciated. My question is probably best answered by Martin. It is about vaccinations. Data last week showed that London had the fewest vaccination centres per person in the country. I am pleased that the mass vaccination centre at the ExCeL is now open, but given that London has the highest rate of infection in the country, are you confident that the right resources are coming to our city? What else needs to change to...