Wales launches independent review of its Covid-19 response
Wales is launching an independent review, led by Professor Daniel Wincott of Cardiff University, to check whether the country is better prepared for future pandemics and national emergencies. It will focus on health and adult social care, and an expert Assurance Panel will support it. The review is designed to work alongside the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry and to aim to finish by March 2029.
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What does it mean?
Wales is setting up an outside review to find out whether its health and care services have learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim is to make sure the country is better ready for any future emergency. The review is expected to finish by March 2029.
Who is affected?
People across Wales, especially bereaved families and those who worked in or relied on health and adult social care during the pandemic.