Overview

This bill mandates the UK Secretary of State to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of individuals experiencing adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccines. It requires contacting affected individuals, establishing specialized clinics, and funding research into these effects.

Description

The bill places a legal obligation on the Secretary of State to improve diagnosis and treatment for those in England suffering ill effects from COVID-19 vaccines. This involves:

• Contacting Patients: Within 28 days of an adverse effect being reported to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), patients must be contacted directly or through their doctor. This contact must include requesting detailed information about the effects and their impact on daily life.
• Medical Appointments: The contact must also include an invitation for a medical appointment with a specialist to assess diagnosis and treatment options.
• Clinics and Research: The Secretary of State must propose plans for establishing specialized clinics and funding research into the diagnosis and treatment of vaccine-related adverse effects. This research must include a review of patient information and international evidence.
• Parliamentary Oversight: These proposals must be presented to Parliament within 28 days of the bill's passing.

Government Spending

The bill will lead to increased government spending on establishing and running specialized clinics for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals affected by adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines, as well as funding research into these effects. The exact figures are not specified in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

• Individuals experiencing adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccines: This bill aims to directly benefit them by improving access to diagnosis and treatment.
• Healthcare professionals: Doctors and other healthcare professionals will be involved in assessing and treating patients, potentially increasing their workload.
• Researchers: Funding for research into vaccine side effects will create opportunities for researchers in the field.
• UK Taxpayers: The bill will require increased government spending to implement its provisions.

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