This case study records a verified policy-engagement output. It distinguishes the act of submitting evidence from any later policy adoption, ensuring that the public record remains proportionate to the available evidence.
Research question
How can childhood vaccination services and communication better address psychological, structural and practical barriers to uptake?
Methods
Written evidence submission drawing on health psychology and behavioural science.
Participants or evidence base
Evidence synthesis and expert submission; no new participant sample was recruited for this policy-engagement output.
Collaborating organisations
Stephanie Davey; Dr Daniel Gaffiero; Dr Michael Head
Policy, practice or public contribution
The submission contributed evidence to the UK Parliament Childhood Vaccinations Committee's inquiry and its national evidence-gathering process.
Measurable outcomes