Written question asked by Lord Naseby (Conservative) on Monday, 8 November 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 November 2021. It was answered by Lord Kamall on Tuesday, 16 November 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Dentistry: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether (1) dentists, (2) dental surgeons, and (3) dental hygienists working for the NHS or privately in England are required to have COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Answer
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Dentists, dental surgeons and dental hygienists providing Care Quality Commission regulated activities are within scope of the vaccination as a condition of deployment requirements. These requirements apply to services both privately and publicly provided.
The draft Health and Social care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations were laid on 9 November setting out the requirements. These regulations are subject to the affirmative procedure.
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- HL3818
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- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Dentistry Vaccination Coronavirus
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- 2021-11-16 18:37:00 +0000
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