What is eConsent?
The eConsent system is currently used by the School Age Immunisations Team to collect consent forms for student vaccinations.
Why are we using this system?
The benefits to families and clinicians are:
- The eConsent system is a more secure way of treating your child's data than paper consent forms.
- No risk of forms being lost in bags, or forgetting to hand them to the teacher.
- Saves thousands of paper forms and envelopes, and is a more sustainable way of working.
- Gives clinical staff more time, as student data is no longer entered by hand.
- Space on the eConsent form is provided for parent notes, so you can tell the Immunisations Team if your child has any needs they should be aware of.
Can I still get a paper form?
Schools do still have access to paper consent forms. If you would prefer to consent this way, please contact your school office.
What information do I need to know before I use eConsent?
Your school will send out an email or message to all parents with a unique code in it. This identifies your child's school, and you will need is to sign in to the system. It is also helpful to know your child's NHS number, but not essential. NHS numbers can be found in your child's red book, on any NHS communication about your child, or by contacting your child's GP.
Can I fill out the form on my phone?
Yes, the eConsent form will work on a phone, tablet, laptop or computer.
To fill out your child's eConsent vaccination form, please visit the eConsent sign-in page.