Myths and challenges are not something new but during the session, our health professionals addressed and debunked some of these myths e.g. Microchips, infertility, changing DNA and amongst others by giving people the right information, including resources to help address such misinformation and misconceptions. This in turn did enhance public trust and confidence in the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine and discredited some of the myths that fuel our social media and public space. Watch Webinar

Vaccine hesitancy has grown in part due to scepticisms surrounding the rapidity in which the Covid-19 vaccine development was fast-tracked globally. The concern in this case is not just on its safety and efficacy but also towards public health institutions and pharmaceutical companies. While the rapid development has had extraordinary achievements, challenges remain in the production, distribution, deployment and importantly acceptance. Some of the challenges we found from our discussions surrounding vaccine hesitancy was lack of trust in the quality, safety and efficacy element; vaccine...

We know that vaccine hesitancy is complicated and influenced by a range of personal concerns, not least socio-economic inequity, but also safety and efficacy – probability of minor side effects and adverse reactions, as well as possible long term challenges. That is why our panellists provided credible arguments on the safety, efficacy and necessity of the covid-19 vaccines. Vaccine hesitancy and opposition sentiments amongst BAME communities is also shrouded by several myths, theories and misconceptions that swirl around some social media outlets, the internet, and in some public places. Watch...

In understanding the broader context of vaccine hesitancy, our first webinar series was set out to discuss extensively the socio-economic inequity and privilege factors, historical and political ideology, as reflective of the unique UK societal context. We discussed the impacts of poverty, socio- economic inequalities and instabilities; lack or insufficient educational access and quality, health inequity – health care access and quality, unemployment, and less affluent neighbourhoods. All these factors from these discussions showed that the social and community context on racial disparities...

To stop this pandemic, we need to use all our prevention tools. Vaccines are one of the most effective tools to protect your health and prevent disease. Vaccines work with your body’s natural defenses so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed (also called “immunity”). Join our panel of experts in a 5 series showdown of medical professionals, community leaders, advocates, and people who have received the vaccines – who will share their knowledge, personal and professional experiences on vaccine education; safety, and efficacy, including resources to help address misinformation...

In response, we’re offering free, non-medical grade, reusable face masks, hand sanitizers and gloves to residents of Middleton South Leeds @ Asda Middleton and Morrisons Hunslet this Saturday 06th Feb from 1PM and 3PM respectively.

The Community of Armley West Leeds says a MASSIVE Thank You to SpringAid, HM Government Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, The National Lottery Community Fund & #CommunitiesCan for the distribution of #FreeMasks, #HandSanitisers and #Gloves. We’re proud to be doing this for our communities in ensuring that we beat the Coronavirus Pandemic. We’re in this together!Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save lives.

Over 700 free Masks, 300 Hand Sanitizers and 150 Gloves distributed to the residents of Leeds over the weekend. From North, South, East, West to the heart of the City Centre, we had it all covered. A Massive THANKS to our armies of volunteers, HM Government The National Lottery Community Fund, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and #CommunitiesCan for making this happen. We’re excited to be doing more Public distribution of #FREE#FaceMasks, #Hand Sanitizers and #Rubber#Gloves to other deprived areas of Leeds – over the coming...