The IIU Team is a specialist team that is part of Child Health Information Service (CHIS).
Contact us
CHIS Improving Immunisation Uptake Team
0300 013 2136
kentchft.chisiiu@nhs.net
Phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
Who we are
The IIU Team includes clinicians (Paediatric Nurse) with immunisation experience supported by an analyst/facilitator who has experience of CHIS as well as a Senior GP Liaison Clinical Advisory Lead, GP Liaison and Data Quality Lead, Data Analyst and an administrator.
What we do
The Improving Immunisation Uptake Team works in partnership with general practices across Kent and Medway to help increase vaccination rates among pre-school aged children. We welcome referrals from practices and offer tailored support to improve uptake of routine childhood immunisations. Our team focuses on:
- Using immunisation data to identify practices with the most incomplete vaccinations.
- Providing monthly reports and trackers to help practices follow up with children who have missed or incomplete immunisations.
- Sharing progress and outcomes with practices and commissioners.
- Identifying issues like “ghost patients,” incorrect coding, and data transfer problems that affect reported uptake.
- Supporting practices to review and improve their immunisation processes.
General practices deliver the national childhood immunisation programme. For more information on the vaccines offered and why they’re important, visit NHS vaccinations and when to have them and Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself.
Find out how the The Improving Immunisation Uptake Team in Kent and Medway works with GP practices, family hubs, and early years settings to boost vaccine confidence and access through practical support, training, and trusted resources at the Kent Family Professional Resources Hub.