The NHS app could be used a kind of vaccine passport, according to UK government sources, although it is unclear how far the project has progressed. NHS England's app is connected to GP services in England and linked to personal health data and as such
However, guidance on the UK government website says that there are "not many countries that currently accept proof of vaccination. So for the time being, most people will still need to follow other rules when travelling abroad – like getting a negative pre-departure test."...
NHS England have confirmed that international students will be eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccination whilst in the UK. - 23 June 2021
Between October 2023 and March 2024, the UKHSA said that 733 cases of measles were reported in England The NHS has announced it is targeting young adults to catch up on their missed measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines as part of the NHS catch-up campaign. In...
Public confidence in the information issued by thehealth care systemwas the strongest predictor of vaccine uptake across the four UK nations, researchers found. NHS websites were the most used source of information associated with a positive vaccination status, followed by advice given by scientists,...
Separately from its controversial coronavirus contact tracing project, the U.K. has updated its regular NHS app to effectively become a vaccination passport.
improved patient safety for service personnel as MOD Defence Medical Services clinicians have access to vaccination statuses in near real time Air Vice-Marshal Rich Withnall, Director Defence Healthcare said: “The provision of real-time, accurate vaccination data b...
The digital passport can be used as proof of your vaccination status which can be kept on your smartphone. Boris Johnson said the pass can be obtained by anyone with two doses of the vaccine. The Prime Minister announced the new measures as the omicron variant has been "spreading incredibly...
The project sets the stage for the more widespread use of virtual assistants as the UK begins to roll out COVID-19 vaccines. Sensely is currently developing COVID-specific virtual tools and plans to begin supporting NHS coronavirus vaccination efforts with customised virtual assistant technologies in...
The focus groups were conducted online, which allowed patients and caregivers from across the UK to participate and thus broadened the range of perspectives included. However, our findings must also be taken in the context of certain limitations. Firstly, the definition of ‘interoperability’ used ...