Solent NHS Trust’s School Age Immunisation (SAI) service has welcomed three new immunisation support workers to help parents complete the online, e-consent process for their child’s immunisations.
Kate, Debbie and Andrea will be available to share key information and details with parents and carers of school-age children across Portsmouth, Southampton, and the Isle of Wight.
This will include the role of immunisations in a child’s health, the current school vaccination programmes, and how to submit e-consent.
Variety of opportunities to engage
Parents will have the opportunity to speak with the immunisation support workers in school, in the playground, at parents’ sessions and parent evenings, as well as at community events.
The support workers will be available across Portsmouth, Southampton, and the Isle of Wight to ensure the school vaccination programmes are as accessible as possible.
Munro: Online consent can feel daunting and confusing for some
Jackie Munro, Chief Nurse at Solent NHS Trust, said,
“We know that online consent can feel daunting and confusing for some parents which is why we are delighted to have Kate, Debbie and Andrea join the service, to really be the friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable faces for everyone to confidently complete their e-consent for their child, or know how to decline that immunisation invitation if they wish.”
“Very calm and very professional” team
One parent praised the work of the SAI service, saying,
“What an amazing team – they were very calm and very professional. They supported nervous students to have the vaccines with care and compassion.
“My own son received the flu vaccination, and the staff were kind and found ways to engage with him.”
You can read more about Solent’s SAI service online.
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