Question reference: S6W-07220
- Asked by: Stephanie Callaghan, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 10 March 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 28 March 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that all autistic people are made fully aware of any adjustments or adaptations that are available to them in COVID-19 vaccination centres.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to earlier questions: S6W-06594, S6W-06595 on 1 March 2022.
Guidance will be included on vaccination appointment letters, signposting people to additional support should it be required. Additionally, if people need any additional support at their vaccine appointment, they can call the National Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013 to discuss. Information on the COVID-19 vaccine is available in a range of different formats on NHS Inform , including in audio, easy read and large print. Scottish Government continues to engage regularly with key autism stakeholders including the National Autistic Society and Scottish Autism around our approach to managing COVID-19 and its associated harms .
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