Question reference: S5W-33855
- Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, MSP for Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 7 December 2020
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 14 January 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received offers of public health messaging support from third sector organisations encouraging at-risk groups to take up the COVID-19 vaccine.
Answer
We have received offers of public health messaging support from a wide range of third sector organisations willing to help encourage at-risk groups to take up the COVID-19 vaccine, including BEMIS, Disabled People's Organisations and National Carers organisations.
In addition, Age Scotland, Scottish Care, CCPS-Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland have assisted with wording on leaflets, as older people and care workers are among the first priority groups. We will also be drawing on the expertise of a variety of organisations to help shape the messaging for at risk groups such as Diabetes Scotland and British Heart foundation.