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Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi today hinted Sajid Javid is going to press ahead with plans to make full vaccination a condition of employment for all NHS staff.
Reports suggest that Mr Javid will proceed with the change as part of a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
Mr Zahawi did not deny the move is on the table as he said 'it is only right and responsible that we look at the duty of care for healthcare workers on the frontline and across the NHS' who are looking after vulnerable people.
The Government is set to launch a consultation on the issue, potentially as soon as this week, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
However, there are fears that a vaccination requirement could spark an exodus of NHS staff.
Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi today hinted Sajid Javid is going to press ahead with plans to make full vaccination a condition of employment for all NHS staff
Reports suggest that Mr Javid will proceed with the change as part of a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus in hospitals
Mr Zahawi said approximately 94 per cent of frontline NHS staff have been vaccinated. A vaccination centre in London is pictured on August 8