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• Reference: 2020/4549
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

The recent poll from the London Assembly Health Committee indicates worrying stats in that a quarter of Londoners (“15% very unlikely”, “10% fairly unlikely”) to take the vaccines with “17% don’t knows”. The concerns are further compounded by additional polls highlighting the reluctance of people from BAME communities to get the jab (“23% very unlikely” and “14% fairly unlikely”). What London wide strategies are planned to encourage much greater take up and extensive and effective distribution of vaccines?

• Reference: 2020/4543
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

What is your message to Londoners to keep them safe but at the same time be able to celebrate the festive season?

• Reference: 2020/4028
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

How is government helping your actions to tackle inequalities and can you indicate the specific areas where government support is required to help London’s BAME communities and other vulnerable groups of people?

• Reference: 2020/3594
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

It is fantastic to see guidance issued to Londoners in languages other than English, especially as we know Covid-19 disproportionately affects BAME communities. Are there plans to produce more video guidance in other languages, or in any other locations such as posters on the underground?

• Reference: 2020/3595
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

What action are you taking to ensure that London is ready and prepared for the difficult winter ahead due to the virus?

• Reference: 2020/3240
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

Under the new points-based immigration system coming into effect from 1 st January, social workers will be excluded from post-Brexit health visa. With more than 100,000 care vacancies in the social care sector in England what impact will this have on patient care in London and how can this be overcome?

• Reference: 2020/2427
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Care Quality Commission (CQC) data has shown a 134 per cent rise in deaths among people with a learning disability this year. Harrow Mencap are campaigning for more learning disability nurses to be stationed in hospitals, as their insight and expertise can help save lives. Will the Mayor support this call?

• Reference: 2020/2090
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

A constituent has contacted me regarding access to parks and green spaces for those shielding. They are concerned that those who need to shield could suffer from physical and mental health issues. They ask whether the Mayor has provided any advice to local councils or other bodies in charge of green spaces, on whether it is feasible to introduce hours in parks restricted only to those who are shielding. Has this been considered?

• Reference: 2020/2093
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

We know that Covid-19 has a disproportionate impact on BAME people. I know you, and other leaders across London have called for an independent inquiry into this, which I fully support. Do you agree that now more than ever, we need a new approach to public health and decent houses for all Londoners, to help tackle this inequality?

• Reference: 2020/2094
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

The Covid-19 crisis is having a severe impact on the mental health of many people. As it stands, it is very difficult for people to access mental health care, with incredibly long waiting lists and short courses of treatment with little follow up. In addition, as we go through this unprecedented crisis, some people are experiencing severe trauma, for which the standard therapies which are offered (for example Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) can be inappropriate treatment. What can be done in London to support those experiencing mental health problems as a result of this pandemic, including frontline workers, considering we are...