The UK government has launched a £2 million pilot that will let health visitors administer vaccinations to children in families who face barriers to accessing GP surgeries. The scheme will roll out twelve pilot sites from mid‑January across five regions – London, the Midlands, North East & Yorkshire, North West and South West – targeting families not signed up with a GP, those with travel costs, childcare juggling, language difficulties or vaccine hesitancy. Health visitors will receive additional training to handle difficult conversations and to give vaccines safely. The year‑long trial will be evaluated before a national rollout in 2027. The pilot complements a broader push, including 18 million flu vaccines this autumn and a new MMRV vaccine available from 2 January 2026. Digital tools such as the NHS App’s My Children service will help parents track their child’s health, while the “Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated” campaign promotes confidence in immunisation.
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