The former president. Rose Hudson-Wilkin participated in efforts to address vaccine fears in black ethnic communities and minorities. She urged the country to follow the example of the Queen, who was vaccinated on 9 January. Ms Hudson-Wilkin, who served as chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons before becoming Bishop of Dover, said: ‘When you are offered the opportunity to get your Covid vaccination, I want you to take it. There are distracting voices in our black ethnic communities and minorities that arouse doubt and concern …
‘These vaccines give us a way through the pandemic, giving us hope, strength and the chance for safety. If the vaccine was good enough for her majesty, then it’s good enough for us.
The bishop is part of the Give Hope campaign, which encourages people to talk to their neighbors about vaccinations.
Pastor Agu Irukwu, who leads the main vendor at Jesus House in London, said: “Our message is to encourage our congregations to take the vaccines and to provide information that offers comfort and answers the many questions, legitimate questions, which raised in quite a number of cases … We have definitely seen a shift because more and more people have become comfortable and consequently willing to take the vaccine. ‘
The Royal Society for Public Health reported in December that 76 percent of the public would take a Covid-19 vaccine, but only 57 percent of those with a black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) were likely to have a sting.
Give Hope is an initiative of YourNeighbour, a movement of 1100 churches started in response to the epidemic.
Co-founder Russ Rook said: ‘By helping to communicate directly with hard-to-reach groups who are missing out, facilitate clear and friendly conversations with some who are reluctant, and provide practical support to those in need, British churches are playing’ an important role in our country’s recovery from Covid-19. ”