‘Superficial damp squib’: Covid inquiry recommendations fail to impress bereaved families
Summary
The Covid-19 inquiry in the UK published a report on how adult social care was affected during the pandemic. While it described problems like many deaths and lack of protective gear, bereaved families and groups said the recommendations were weak and did not hold people responsible.Key Facts
- The inquiry’s latest report focused on adult social care during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Many care home residents died, and staff often lacked proper protective clothing.
- Families were often not allowed to visit loved ones in care homes.
- The inquiry aims to learn lessons to avoid mistakes in future pandemics but does not assign criminal guilt.
- The inquiry has cost over £200 million, with additional government spending on legal and staff support.
- Recommendations include better pandemic planning for care homes and records of isolation facilities.
- Bereaved families and campaigners say the report lacks strong actions and accountability for officials.
- Some groups want a legal right for care home residents to have a “care supporter” during restrictions.
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