Clinicians have recorded messages in some of the most commonly spoken languages – apart from English – in the capital to help ensure messages about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine reach all.
They explain how the vaccine is given, and give clear evidence that the vaccines work and are safe. It is hoped that the videos will be shared among friends, families, faith and community groups via WhatsApp, text message and on social media.
Dr Mohammed Abdul-Latif, Clinical Oncology Registrar at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, speaking in Arabic.
Tazmina Ahasan, Discharge Coordinator at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, speaking in Bengali.
Sangita Patel, clinical lead for therapies at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, speaking in Gujarati.
Kasia Kurkowiak-Jolley, Apprentice Nurse Associate and Accident Department Assistant at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, speaking in Polish.
Dr Harmandeep Singh, cardiology consultant at Ealing Hospital for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, speaking in Punjabi.
Stefania Vasilescu, Maternity Assistant at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, speaking in Romanian.
Lorena González, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at East London NHS Foundation Trust, speaking in Spanish.
Vivian Motana, Healthcare Assistant at Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust, speaking in Swahili.
Dr Muhiddin Ozkor, consultant cardiologist and clinical director at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, speaking in Turkish.
Dr Fharat Raja, consultant oncologist at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, speaking in Urdu.
Temitope Akinfolarin, Administrator at East London NHS Foundation Trust, speaking in Yoruba.
