This is the official Twitter account of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. As an independent and public inquiry, it will examine the UK's response to the Covid pandemic.covid19.public-inquiry.ukJoined November 2021
Today, we hear evidence from three witnesses: Eddie Lynch, Gerry Murphy and Sir David Sterling.
📺Watch live from 10:00 (with a three minute delay) on our YouTube channel 👇👇
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Nuala Toman (Disability Action NI) gave evidence to the Inquiry today. You can view it through our YouTube channel 📺 shortly👇
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Marion Reynolds (Northern Ireland Covid Bereaved Families for Justice) gave evidence to the Inquiry today. You can view through our YouTube channel 📺 shortly👇
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Marion Reynolds has now concluded her evidence.
Our second witness today Nuala Toman (Disability Action NI) has now been sworn in and begins her evidence.
She is being questioned by Module 2C Counsel to the Inquiry Nick Scott.
Our first witness today Marion Reynolds (Northern Ireland Covid Bereaved Families for Justice) has now been sworn in and begins her evidence.
She is being questioned by Module 2C Lead Counsel to the Inquiry Clair Dobbin KC.
The final opening submission was from Peter Coll KC on behalf of Core Participant: The Executive Office Northern Ireland (TEO).
We are taking a short break and will return shortly after 15:10.
Next opening submission is from Sam Jacobs BL on behalf of Core Participants: Northern Ireland Committee (NIC) and Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU).
Module 2C Lead Counsel to the Inquiry Clair Dobbin KC has concluded her opening statement.
We now move onto Core Participant opening submissions.
First to speak is Peter Wilcock KC on behalf of Northern Ireland Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice.
Public hearings for UK core decision-making and political governance in Northern Ireland (Module 2C) have now begun.
Module 2C Lead Counsel to the Inquiry, Clair Dobbin KC has started with her opening statement.
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🌟 Share Your Story: Every Story Matters in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry 🌟
We understand that Covid-19 brought unique challenges to families living with PANS and PANDAS
🔗 Learn More & Share Your Story:
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Every Story Matters is your chance to share your experience of the pandemic which will feed into the investigation by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
☎️ If you have a learning disability & want to share your story, please contact our Learning Disability Helpline on 0808 808 1111.
Latest news:
'Young people’s experiences shaping the Covid-19 Inquiry'
As examinations into the Covid-19 response take place across the UK, organisations are asked to support young people to help shape recommendations for the future.
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Huge thanks to @covidinquiryuk for highlighting Garry’s voice on #LongCovidAwarenessDay
Garry is one of our dedicated volunteers who gives so much to help others with #LongCovid share their stories and be heard 🛟❤️
🧵 /1 Today is International #LongCovidAwarenessDay, which aims to raise awareness of Long Covid and the impact it has on individuals, their families, loved ones and carers.
Garry, who has Long Covid, explains below why it's important for people to share...
On Sunday 3 March 2024, let’s come together for our fourth annual #DayofReflection.
We’ve created a special moment to remember everyone who died during the pandemic, whatever the cause.
There is still time to share your views in-person of how the pandemic affected your life.
The Covid-19 Inquiry is in Middlesbrough TODAY 👇
📅 Friday 16 February
⌚ 10am - 4pm
📍 Parkway Shopping Centre
Full details⬇️
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Share Your Experience with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Every Story Matters Event is visiting #Middlesbrough this week to hear from you.
Friday 16 Feb
10am-4pm
Tesco car park, Parkway Shopping Centre, Coulby Newham
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The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has paused its health and social care impact hearings to allow the UK Covid-19 Inquiry (@covidinquiryuk) to hold its Module 2A hearings in Scotland this month.
The UK Covid Inquiry is coming to Carlisle with a listening event on November 15
The inquiry team will be in attendance to hear your experiences of lockdown, be it a bereavement or the sacrifices you made to follow restrictions
Join the conversation between 9.30 am and 5.30pm
Quick nip into Library of Birmingham on my way to Wales. Today it’s a venue to collect public testimonies for the national COVID inquiry as so many people from across the community come here every day @LibraryofBham@covidinquiryuk
“UK Covid-19 Inquiry: how can my organisation share our members’ experiences of the pandemic?” is written by Ben Connah, the Secretary to the @covidinquiryuk and offers further details on sharing information with the Inquiry.
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We have signed a memorandum of understanding with @covidinquiryuk detailing how we seek to minimise duplication of investigation, evidence gathering and reporting. Learn more: covid19inquiry.scot/news/scottish-…