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Covid Inquiry: UK 'Failed Citizens'

Jul 18, 2024
Health reporter Jim Reed and Catherine Haddon from the Institute for Government discuss the UK Covid Inquiry findings, highlighting failures in pandemic preparations, 'groupthink' mentality, and 'labyrinthine' systems.
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  • Urgent need for improved pandemic preparedness and crisis response strategies in civil contingency structures.
  • Importance of adapting decision-making processes and systems for a comprehensive whole-of-government response to crises.

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UK's Ill-preparedness for Pandemic

The UK was ill-prepared for dealing with a catastrophic emergency, including the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the belief that it was well-prepared. The first report from the UK's COVID inquiry highlights serious errors and flaws in civil contingency structures, emphasizing the need to avoid such failures in the future.

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