Philippa joined SCW in October 2020 as a Regional Head for the NHS Immunisation Management Service working with NHSE flu and COVID-19 regional leads in the Midlands to improve vaccination uptake and support effective delivery of vaccination programmes.
Philippa is an experienced NHS manager who has worked across all levels of the organisation for over 20 years including as an operational manager in a specialist acute hospital Trust, a CCG commissioner and more recently as commissioner of specialised services for NHSE in the Midlands. Philippa’s previous experience also includes working as a secondary school teacher of modern foreign languages.
Improving flu vaccination uptake: learnings from our COVID-19 experience
The dangers of flu and the risks of hospitalisation and being admitted to intensive care due to severe complications are not well-publicised. Nor are they as clearly understood as they are for COVID-19.