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England Launches Home Vaccination Pilot for Struggling Families

1/1/2026

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A new pilot scheme in England will provide home vaccinations for young children from struggling families to increase vaccine uptake.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted that over half a million children are experiencing long waits for healthcare services.
The initiative will focus on families without GP registration or those facing barriers such as language and travel.
Twelve regions will implement this approach over the next year.
The Conservatives criticized Labour for not having a comprehensive children's health plan, with Shadow Health Secretary Stuart Andrew accusing Labour of deflecting blame from their own failures.

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A new pilot scheme in England will provide home vaccinations for young children from struggling families to increase vaccine uptake.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted that over half a million children are experiencing long waits for healthcare services.
The initiative will focus on families without GP registration or those facing barriers such as language and travel.
Twelve regions will implement this approach over the next year.
The Conservatives criticized Labour for not having a comprehensive children's health plan, with Shadow Health Secretary Stuart Andrew accusing Labour of deflecting blame from their own failures.