Meningitis: Vaccination
Lords · Question HL1430 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 23 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they conducted a health impact equality assessment before awarding the Meningitis B vaccination programme to community pharmacies.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 23 Jul 2026
In developing vaccination policy, the Department has due regard to its duties under the Public Sector Equality Duty. Consideration of equality and health inequalities impacts are undertaken as part of the development, implementation, and review of vaccina...