A GROUP of students from Bradford who worked on a project aimed at dispelling myths around Covid have visited 10 Downing Street.

Students from Bradford involved in a Covid-19 Lead Leadership programme who produced a policy paper to the former national vaccine lead, Nadhim Zahawi, on community response to Covid-19 last year, visited the capital.

The project recruited graduates from Bradford, up skilled them with a leadership accredited qualification and they were taught about how they can dispel myths around Covid and work with communities to support them understand Covid and the impact of getting the vaccine.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Noreen Khan, front, director of Neesie and programme facilitator of the covid lead leadership programme with the group during their London visit Noreen Khan, front, director of Neesie and programme facilitator of the covid lead leadership programme with the group during their London visit

The students, who became Covid public advocates, undertook research focus groups and meetings to look at impact of Covid on communities, mental health, education, economy and religious groups.

The Covid-19 leadership programme began in November 2020, co-ordinated by Neesie, an organisation that provides practical support for single mothers in the district.

During their visit to Downing Street last month the students presented their paper, met Daniel El- Gamry, special advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Shipley MP Philip Davies.

 

Neesie tweeted: “Honoured to have had extended time in 10 Downing Street for the advocates to have their solutions considered and conversations to continue beyond today. ‘Covid Lead Leadership Summit 2022’.”