Decision details

Having noted and discuss the contents of the report,

The Board:

(i)  Requested that NHS England provide quarterly performance reports on the arrangements it has put in place for 2015/16 to increase uptake of immunisation programmes by the eligible population of Barking and Dagenham.

(ii)  Requested that Council Officers, together with NHS England and Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust consider the introduction of appropriate HIV rapid testing services in line with national advice.

(iii)  Requested that North East London NHS Foundation Trust and local GPs work to ensure 100% uptake of the neonatal Hepatitis B course of 3 primary vaccinations and 1 booster at 12 months.

(iv)  Requested that Health and Social Care Commissioners provide quarterly performance reports on the measures being taken to prevent Health Care Associated Infections within both the hospital and community settings.