The Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are now available and following rigorous testing, have been shown to be safe and offer high levels of protection.

But this is a newly developed vaccine, and it is understandable that individuals will have questions and will want to gather all available information to help them make an informed decision about getting vaccinated.

Covid vaccine: what we know

A free to attend online event for individuals from a BAME background, run by the South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network on Tuesday 26 January 2021, 5pm – 6pm

Some Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups have higher rates of infection, and higher rates of serious disease and mortality from Covid. To support individuals of Black, Asian and Dual heritage to make an informed decision, South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network are organising an event supported by South Gloucestershire Council and the at which local representatives from the NHS and Public Health will provide guidance and answer questions you have about the vaccine.

Please join us to hear from the experts and make an informed decision.

Topic: Covid-19 vaccination: BAME Community making an informed decision

Time: Jan 26, 2021 05:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88981914215?pwd=VHo1bmZ6eGNCdVh4a3MwSjdqam5wdz09

Meeting ID: 889 8191 4215

Passcode: 183103

Event Agenda:

16:45-17:00 – Participant login time Zoom

17:00 – 17:15 - Welcome and introductory comments from Councillor Franklin Owusu-Antwi

17:15 – 17:30 – Stories from Individuals

17:30 – 18.00 – Presentation from Helen Tapson - Covid Vaccine Lead – Public Health South Gloucestershire

18:00 – 18:45 – Questions from the participants

18:45 – 19:00 – Closing comments from Councillor Franklin Owusu-Antwi and Councillor Tom Aditya

19:00 – End of session

Note:

Please email us your question to sgren-committee@outlook.com prior to the event so that we can present them on the day in an orderly manner and please use the chat session in Zoom during the event to make your comment or ask some additional questions.

South Gloucestershire Council BAME Survey:

Below is a link for a Survey conducted by South Gloucestershire Council who has made a commitment to close the inequality gap as a key priority by understanding the issues and improve outcomes across all aspects of life for people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds in South Gloucestershire. It would be grateful if you would consider completing it and also sharing it with friends or family who may wish to complete it.

https://southglos.researchfeedback.net/s/YourVoice

Key Speakers for the Event :

• Helen Tapson- Public Health Consultant and Covid Vaccine Lead, Public Health South Gloucestershire

• Jonathan Roberts – Consultant Screening and Immunisation Lead, Public Health England and NHS England South West