Anna Burnside gives her reflections on the first day of the Covid Inquiry.
As the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry got underway in Edinburgh yesterday, memories of the pandemic came flooding back.
The first day was spent hearing from the lawyers representing the Scottish Government, the STUC and many other charities and pressure groups who will be giving detailed evidence to the long-awaited probe into Scotland’s response to the pandemic. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Alan Inglis had a particularly difficult day. It was the second anniversary of his son Calum’s death from Covid in Addiewell Prison. Yesterday’s contributions were a snapshot of the different groups which were profoundly affected by Covid. Dementia sufferers in care homes, autistic children whose routines were disrupted, nurses struggling to get the proper PPE, people with special needs who could not understand why everyone now wore a mask and could not give them a hug.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to beginThe Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic.
Consulte Mais informação »
Care home residents treated like 'reptile exhibits' Scottish Covid Inquiry hearsAmber Galbraith said the treatment of came homes residents during the pandemic was 'discrimination' during the opening arguments of the Scottish Covid Inquiry.
Consulte Mais informação »
Scots care home residents like ‘exhibits in a reptile house’ Covid inquiry toldThe Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry started today, Tuesday, October 24, in Edinburgh.
Consulte Mais informação »
How one artistic director is putting a Scottish twist on a classicGLASGOW’S Tron Theatre is gearing up for a goodbye. Artistic director Andy Arnold is saying cheerio with a show built on a classic. It is,…
Consulte Mais informação »
Ayr: Baby girl dies after taking unwell at Scottish caravan parkA BABY girl has died after taking unwell at a popular Scottish holiday resort.
Consulte Mais informação »
Wishaw MSP praises Scottish Government over Ravenscraig freight hub decisionClare Adamson was thrilled of the decision from the Scottish Government Reporter to block the proposals from the Russell Group to build the huge hub at the former industrial site.
Consulte Mais informação »