Patient Group Direction (PGD) for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to individuals aged 5 years and over

• This Patient Group Direction (PGD) is for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals aged 5 years and over, in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme. Providers must check that they are using the current version of the PGD. Amendments may become necessary prior to the published expiry date.
• Vaccinating practitioners (including those new to vaccination) should note the specific training requirements to ensure their competency to vaccinate meets the expected standards for proficiency and patient safety. The required vaccination training is outlined in section 3 of the PGD, under additional requirements and continued training requirements.

National Protocol for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to individuals aged 5 years and over

This protocol is for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals aged 5 years and over, in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme by appropriately trained persons.

Summaries of the legal mechanisms for administering COVID-19 vaccines

• Summary of the legal mechanisms for administering the COVID-19 vaccine(s): document summarising mechanisms to aid local areas based on the local staffing mix and models for delivery.