Useful resources

These materials are produced to empower people to connect, support others and make a difference in their local community. The materials available inform and support all Southampton communities in understanding that approved vaccines being offered to them by the NHS are safe. They build trust in the vaccine and local test and trace service and empower different communities to stick to the government’s Hand, Face, Space national guidance even after having the vaccine. In particular, those who are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 such as Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, older people, and those with existing health conditions and our poorest communities.

These communities are prioritised for vaccines but may be reluctant to have the approved vaccine. Part of this is fuelled by misinformation in their communities making people scared, concerned and doubtful about taking part.

• London.gov.uk has created a translated COVID hub with a suite of translated resources and translated Wellbeing Guidance, as well as audio files of the guidance, which can be shared easily with friends and family
• NHS clinicians and frontline staff have recorded messages in various spoken languages to help reassure communities that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and have been independently tested to the highest standards. Watch the translated versions
• This video commissioned by Muslim Council of Southampton addresses common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine in the UK. The answers are provided by Aiman Alzetani, a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon working in the NHS and based at University Hospital Southampton
• National Institute of Health and Research (NIHR) COVID and me stories: Short videos to support all communities in understanding the importance of taking part in vaccine studies and getting an approved vaccine
• Translated videos answering frequently asked questions about the vaccine, in Urdu, Punjabi and more