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HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and PregnancyMy Lords, the noble Baroness points to one of the challenges of longitudinal research: the babies have not been born for very long, of course. We need to do long-term studies to…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy Lords, since May, individuals in England who have had two doses of an approved Covid-19 vaccine have been able to demonstrate their vaccine status for international travel. The…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy Lords, I apologise for not being clearer; I will be crystal clear right now. Today, you can have a digital certificate on your iPhone, you can have a digital certificate that…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy Lords, 57,000 people have received their letters so far. I am not aware of any delays. Those who wish to can use a pharmacy for the delivery of their letters. It is encouraging…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and PregnancyMy Lords, the vaccine programme has worked extremely well across all the nations of the UK, and there is a huge amount of collaboration, particularly between the CMOs. Material is…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationYes, I completely endorse that sentiment. I pay tribute to 111 and 119, two facilities that have been used to an incredible extent during this pandemic. A lot of people would much…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and PregnancyMy Lords, it is vital that we know what treatment is appropriate and safe for pregnant women, so it is imperative that clinical trials are inclusive of this group where possible.…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and PregnancyMy Lords, my noble friend made a clear case for the importance of improving the way in which patient data is collected and analysed in this country. It is something that we are…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and PregnancyI am extremely grateful for those constructive suggestions from the noble Baroness. We have a very large amount of materials specifically for pregnant women, including guidance…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy Lords, I am very alive to the concerns of the disabled. We have to balance the need to limit the spread of this virus to save lives, but in a way that is fair and just to all…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy Lords, all the promotions for vaccine certificates through travel agents and GPs make very substantial reference to the availability of paper letters and the channel of being…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationI do not know about Albania specifically, but the freedom to travel in Europe is, of course, in part defined by Europeans themselves. We are in conversation with all European…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and PregnancyMy Lords, the up-to-date advice is this: get the vaccine. That is absolutely being promoted very widely.14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy Lords, we have engaged considerably with the sector on exactly these kinds of matters. GPs and pharmacies are briefed to help those with difficulties get this material. We are…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and PregnancyThe noble Baroness alluded to a problem that is, I am afraid, commonplace in the healthcare system: an acute sensitivity about giving advice to those who are pregnant because…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy Lords, vaccine data is held in the vaccine database and in the patient’s record. We abide by the principle that the data is owned by the patient.14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy noble friend alludes to having pre-printed certificates. In fact, each vaccine certificate has a tailored two-dimensional QR code that is designed for each person. Therefore,…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and PregnancyMy Lords, the JCVI has a clear set of prioritisation protocols, which we are sticking to. The fact of being pregnant does not seem to have a direct impact in terms of severe…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCarers: SupportMy Lords, as the noble Baroness knows, we have worked very closely with hospices to fill the funding gap that hit them hard during the pandemic, and I pay tribute to those who…10 Jun 2021HANSARDCarers: SupportThe noble Baroness is undoubtedly right that carers have taken on a hugely bigger burden. More carers have been involved in looking after loved ones and families; those already…10 Jun 2021