Call for Stronger Powers to Reverse Decline in Childhood Vaccination

Councils call for greater powers to boost vaccination rates

Councils have called for greater powers to boost vaccination rates and tackle rising measles cases.

NEWS: Councils Urge Reform to Boost Vaccine Uptake

As reported by the National Health Executive, vaccination rates remain below target across England, prompting councils to call for stronger local leadership and better coordination keep reading The post NEWS: Councils Urge Reform to Boost Vaccine Uptake first appeared on Practice Business.

LGA warns that childhood vaccination won’t recover without greater council powers

England's childhood vaccination rates remain below target as measles cases rise. The LGA is calling for greater council powers, better data sharing and clear local accountability ahead of NHS commissioning changes in 2027.

Call for stronger powers to reverse decline in childhood vaccination

Local Government Association warns falling childhood vaccination rates and rising measles cases will continue unless councils are given greater authority, funding and data access ahead of NHS commissioning changes in 2027.