The Covid Inquiry Podcast, 68. 'An Afterthought'

The Covid Inquiry Podcast

68. 'An Afterthought'

24 October 2026

Available for over a year

Baroness Hallett delivers her sixth report, into how the care sector was treated during the pandemic. Characterising the government's approach as "something of an afterthought", the Chair blamed strategic failings for the virus spreading "like wildfire". Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to use the findings of this report to develop an action plan. Alison Holt reports.