What has the Covid-19 inquiry discovered about care homes in the pandemic?
The Covid-19 inquiry has examined the impact of the pandemic on the care sector, particularly the lack of testing and protective equipment, as well as the decisions that led to a surge in infections. Bereaved groups have participated as core participants, seeking accountability and truth on behalf of their loved ones who died. The inquiry has focused on the lack of support and protection provided to care homes and their residents during the early stages of the pandemic. The key issues that have emerged include the shortage of testing and personal protective equipment, as well as the decisions made by authorities that may have contributed to the high death toll in care homes. The bereaved groups are determined to ensure that the voices of their loved ones are heard and that the responsible parties are held accountable for their actions or inactions during this crisis.
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