We are most concerned about the comparatively low vaccination uptake that persists in many vulnerable groups and, after the first booster campaign, has actually widened in some. For example, compared to people of White British origin, people of Black, Black British and Pakistani origins were less than half as likely to have had their boosters at the end of May 2022.32 The Association of Directors of Public Health and others confirmed to the Committee that inequalities in vaccine uptake persis...

We are most concerned about the comparatively low vaccination uptake that persists in many vulnerable groups and, after the first booster campaign, has actually widened in some. For example, compared to people of White British origin, people of Black, Black British and Pakistani origins were less than half as likely to have had their boosters at the end of May 2022.32 The Association of Directors of Public Health and others confirmed to the Committee that inequalities in vaccine uptake persisted and more needed to be done.33 24 NAO analysis updated using NHS report, Statistics – Monthly COVID-19 Vaccinations statistics, data published 16 June Type: conclusion | Number: 14 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 2: PAC conclusion: Comparatively low vaccination uptake persists in many vulnerable groups and, after the first booster campaign, has even dropped further for some. 2. PAC recommendation: Recognising that reasons for lower uptake will vary, NHS England and UKHSA