Cwestiwn ysgrifenedig WQ83122
- Gofynnwyd gan
- Andrew RT DaviesCeidwadwyr
- I'w ateb gan
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Cyflwynwyd
- Dyddiad ateb
- Atebwyd
- Amser i'w ateb
- 9 diwrnod
Cwestiwn
Mae'r cwestiwn a'r ateb yn Saesneg gan nad oes fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael.
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve vaccine take-up in the Cardiff and Vale health board area?
Ateb
Atebwyd gan Minister for Health and Social Services
The Cardiff and Vale Health Board has and continues to work to encourage take-up of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cardiff and Vale Health Board continue to offer a walk-in service in their Mass Vaccination Centres in Bayside, Barry, Pentwyn and Splott. Specific drop-in community clinics have been set up in specific areas including Riverside and Butetown as well as through Community Pharmacies, GP practices and the Mobile Vaccination Team.
Cardiff and Vale Health Board has formed a Seldom Heard Voices group to work in partnership with communities, local authorities and third sector partners to ensure full access to information and vaccination. Communication teams are working with GPs, religious leaders, Muslim Doctors Cymru and community influencers using social and local media in different languages to raise awareness.
Cardiff and Vale Health Board has been engaging with communities through a religious and cultural hubs and are currently working with Christian Pastors and community leaders to reach the Black African and Black Caribbean communities.