Join Voice4Change England for a crucial webinar to provide the London Bangladeshi Community with vital health information for this Winter.
This webinar, in association with NHS England London Region and the London Bangladeshi Health Partnership, intends to involve and engage the Bangladeshi community in discussions about vaccines so that they can make informed decisions about their health and the health of their loved ones.
This free webinar will:
Dispel common myths around vaccines
Highlight the risks associated with low vaccine uptake amongst clinically vulnerable BME communities
Offer tips on keeping healthy this winter and signpost to useful resources
Provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and voice your concerns
Speakers:
Welcome & Introduction to LBHP Team – Dr Sharmin Shajahan
Chair & Deputy Director, Voice4Change England
Overview of Winter Vaccination Programme – Beth Brown
Associate Director, Patient and Community Engagement and Participation, Barts Health NHS Trust
Importance of winter vaccinations (RSV, flu, COVID-19, pneumococcal, shingles)
Understanding Vaccines – Dr. Muhammad Waqqas Naqvi
NHS NEL Clinical Lead, Vaccinations, Immunisations and Screening
How vaccines work
Benefits of vaccinations
Winter vaccine schedule
Understanding the Data – Bobbie Scott
Head of Information and Performances NHS England, London Region
An overview of vaccine uptake by Bangladeshi community
Addressing Concerns and Myths – Dr Nawsheen Alam
GP, Woodgrange Medical Practice
Risks of low vaccination uptake for BAME communities
Common myths about vaccines
Tips for staying healthy in winter
Riyadul Karim
Assistant Director for Community Engagement and Vaccine/Screening Equity, NHS England, London Region
Bashir Uddin
Chief Executive Bangla Housing Association
While questions will be addressed on the day by clinical specialists, you will also have the chance to submit questions ahead of time by completing the registration form.
The deadline to register for this webinar is 2:00pm, Thursday 21st November.
