The UK COVID-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future.
Members want to look forward, ensuring that lessons learned are applied to policies and plans across health and social care. Members wishing to submit evidence to the inquiry can do so via our online form.
Nursing testimony at the COVID-19 Inquiry has highlighted how the failure to listen to the nursing profession led to inadequate infection prevention guidance and improper supply of PPE, putting staff at risk.
RCN said nursing staff were shut out from pandemic response, as we gave evidence about the inadequate provision of PPE and infection prevention and control guidance.
