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Recommendation 23
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In its written evidence to us, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics noted that COVID-19 had...
Conclusion
In its written evidence to us, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics noted that COVID-19 had a disproportionate impact on groups who already had unmet health needs, such as poorer and BAME communities, those living in care and those with learning disabilities. It explained that it was important that plans for the allocation and distribution of the vaccine carefully considered these groups in order to avoid exacerbating existing inequalities.65 We asked PHE how it was ensuring that communities, vulnerable groups, or those with specific needs such as people with learning disabilities, were not being left behind by the vaccine programme. PHE recognised that COVID-19 risked amplifying the impact of inequalities, particularly those with learning disabilities, and committed to writing to us about what specifically it was doing to support those affected.66 63 Q 82 64 Qq 67–68 65 PFV0004 – Written Evidence submitted by Ms Richella Logan on behalf of Hugh Whittall, Director of Nuffield Council on Bioethics, 66 Q 89 18 COVID-19: Planning for a vaccine Part 1 3 Part Three – Public confidence and communication Expectations for the vaccines programme
Government Response
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HM Government
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In its written evidence to us, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics noted that COVID-19 had a disproportionate impact on groups who already had unmet health needs, such as poorer and BAME communities, those living in care and those with learning disabilities. It explained that it was important that plans for the allocation and distribution of the vaccine carefully considered these groups in order to avoid exacerbating existing inequalities.65 We asked PHE how it was ensuring that communities, vulne