Execute mass vaccination programme using General Election infrastructure/process

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Over 38 million UK adults voted on the last election day - mostly by attending a local Polling Station. We should use the same infrastructure and process to roll out the new Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, by creating "Vaccine stations" and asking all UK adults to attend on Vaccination Day (28/1/21).

Using existing primary care facilities to roll-out the vaccine is going to cause huge delay. I propose the following: 1) all UK adults are sent a "vaccination card" as per their council tax records 2) They turn up on "Vaccination Day" at their local designated Station (same as Polling Station) 3) They are asked to wear short sleeves under a coat and mask 4) Trained volunteers in PPE ask key questions, check ID, administer the vaccine outside with patient standing, and mark people as vaccinated.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Decisions on vaccination roll out are based on the availability of vaccines and staff, which is a matter for the NHS.

Timeline

30 Dec 2020	Petition opened for signatures
5 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Jan 2021

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