Vaccination Resources
With the restrictions lifted by the English government, the best way to help your community is to get fully vaccinated against Covid-19. This is still affecting vulnerable people and no restrictions is likely to exacerbate anxiety and mental health concerns, whilst being a direct risk to physical health. Being vaccinated dramatically reduces the risk of serious illness and hospital admissions.
While the pandemic lasts, we are supporting the Islington Voluntary and Community Sector with helpful and trusted sources of information and advice. We hope this will benefit organisations to engage in conversations with service users around the vaccine and common concerns or misconceptions.
Get vaccinated now! – Find a vaccination centre or book online below:
Find vaccination centres, walk-in’s and pharmacies in Islington here.
Book a vaccine by visiting the NHS vaccination website here.
You can also book your vaccine by calling NHS 119 free of charge.
Testing for Covid-19 – guidance from NHS website here.
Vaccination Resources for organisations and communities
Doctors of the World – Translations of Covid-19 advice into 60 languages here.
Provides a series of resources addressing common questions including how to register with a GP, COVID 19 and the vaccine as well as keeping young people healthy.
NCL vaccination conversation guide February 2022
Covid–19 Islington Data
This summarises the vaccination uptake in Islington based on data from the UK Health Security Agency Local Authority level vaccination data. The link will direct you to a dashboard which provides information on eight slides (use the arrow key to navigate):
• Total number of vaccinations by first, second and third or booster dose
• Vaccination uptake by age group, ethnicity, deprivation and ward
You can look up specific demographic data by using the dropdown list on the bottom right hand corner on each slide such as vaccination uptake by age group in a specific Islington ward area.
View Islington Covid-19 data here
GOV.UK Covid-19 Islington Cases
(NB: from 21 February 2022 data will only be published weekdays)
Long term effects of Covid-19
For some people, coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone. This is sometimes called post-COVID-19 syndrome or “long COVID”. Information from NHS website.
Addressing your Covid-19 concerns & common misconceptions
Your fertility and pregnancy Covid-19 vaccine questions answered
There is a lot of information out there on the Covid-19 vaccine, including a lot of misinformation. If you are a mum-to-be and have questions or concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine then please check out Whittington Health’s Fertility and Pregnancy Vaccine Hub.
It includes answers to frequently asked questions, short videos from medical experts and an interview with Consultant Midwife, Logan Van Leesen.
Whittington Health also provide a weekly Wednesday antenatal vaccine clinic 8.30am-4pm.
To book an appointment, call 0207 288 3482, email: whh-tr.immunisations-midwifery@nhs.net, or ask your midwife for more information.
World Health Organisation (WHO) Covid-19 information here.
For Covid-19 data and news, information, and cases around the world.
EverythingCovid.info – Young people advice and case studies on getting vaccinated.
EverythingCovid.info Designed by young people for young people, it offers a great mix of content from young social media influencers and honest accounts of people’s vaccination journeys. You can learn more about the vaccine, get answers to your questions and when ready, organise your jab locally.
View website here
British Islamic Medical Association’s debunks more than 30 myths about Covid-19. View pdf here.
Tie Your Camel Up the National Institute for Health Research’s YouTube video explores the influence that family members have on people’s views. It is available in Punjabi, Urdu and Bengali as well as English.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s COVID-19 Comms Pack contains a wealth of information on answering queries about vaccination.
We are Islington offers support, if you are self-isolating or struggling financially. You can even call for a friendly chat or for information about staying healthy and well.
Call the We are Islington helpline on 020 7527 8222 or minicom on 020 7527 1900. Lines are open every day from 9am to 5pm.
For British Sign Language (BSL), use Signvideo. Lines are open Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 1pm, Sunday closed.
You can also email: weareislington@islington.gov.uk
Islington Council Covid-19 easy access advice, support and directories.
Visit website here
