Inquiry launched on Covid's NHS impact

THE chairwoman of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has begun to hear evidence relating to the impact of the pandemic on patients and the NHS.

Baroness Heather Hallett told the inquiry yesterday morning that she understood people’s concerns over how much evidence would be heard, but argued the hearing needed to stick to its timescale.

It comes after the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK campaign group said only two of the 23 witnesses it put forward for module three of the inquiry would be heard.

Lady Hallett said: “I apologise in advance to those who would like us to spend more time examining particular issues in these hearings.