In parliament last Thursday (14th October), local MP Robert Largan asked the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock MP, to get the flu vaccination doses the High Peak and other areas with extra restrictions need for the winter months.

In response to the Health Secretary’s statement, Robert asked:

“Since March, the Government’s top policy priority has been to save lives by preventing the NHS from becoming overwhelmed. Given that, the Government have rightly been preparing for this winter by significantly expanding free flu vaccinations. Given that parts of High Peak, including Glossopdale where I live, have just gone into tier 2 restrictions, may I urge the Secretary of State to do everything that he can to make certain that sufficient flu vaccination doses are available in High Peak and other areas with extra restrictions?”

The Health Secretary agreed with Robert about the importance of the flu vaccination programme and confirmed that he will look into the roll-out in High Peak. The UK will have a record number of 30 million flu vaccine doses available over the ten weeks running up to Christmas.

Robert Largan commented:

“I have heard from a number of residents about their difficulty booking a flu jab locally. That is why I urged the Health Secretary in Parliament to ensure there are sufficient flu vaccine doses available in the High Peak.

“The priority this winter is to protect the NHS and save lives. Helping as many people as possible to receivea flu jab will help the national effort against the virus, and I will keep pressing the Government to boost uptake in the High Peak.”