Childhood Vaccinations Committee

This Lords select committee scrutinises childhood vaccination policy, uptake rates, and delivery mechanisms across the UK health system. The committee operates in the House of Lords and conducts formal inquiries, taking oral evidence from witnesses including NHS representatives, public health experts, and community stakeholders. Its investigation focuses on identifying and addressing barriers to vaccination coverage among priority populations. Recent sessions have examined GP-led vaccination programmes and their effectiveness in improving uptake, explored disparities in vaccine access and uptake within Traveller and Somali communities, and reviewed broader NHS data collection and delivery challenges affecting childhood vaccination programmes across the UK. The committee has also assessed how vaccination services reach families in underserved areas and the role of different service delivery models in narrowing health inequalities.