Reading time: 2 minutesWhen I enrolled in a health course, I hadn’t imagined that my personal opinion could matter. But when we worked with Co-create and Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) on the topic of vaccinations, it opened my eyes. I was able to reflect on my own experiences getting vaccinated, and found it interesting to hear other people’s contributions and how similar an experience we all actually had.

Reading time: 3 minutesIt is often said, “If you tell me, I will forget, if you teach me, I might remember but if you involve me, I will learn.” This saying perfectly encapsulates my journey with the “Involving Young People in Vaccine Decisions” initiative. As a Level 3 T Level Healthcare student, I am accustomed to traditional classroom learning. But this project demonstrated that true understanding arises from engaging with the community, posing questions, and listening attentively.