The Covid Inquiry Podcast
Join Nicola Brook of Broudie Jackson Canter solicitors and guests as they provide expert commentary, opinion, and key insights into the ongoing Covid Inquiry evidential hearings. Elkan Abrahamson and Nicola represent more than 7,000 members of the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group UK in the national Covid Inquiry, fighting to secure answers for those directly affected by the pandemic. The active modules are below: Module 1 of the Inquiry investigated the Government’s preparedness and resilience for a pandemic. Module 2 investigated the Government’s decision-making processes. Module 3 looked into the governmental and societal response to Covid as well as dissecting the impact that the pandemic had on healthcare systems, patients, and health care workers. Module 4 will consider a range of issues relating to the development of Covid-19 vaccines and the implementation of the vaccine rollout programme in the UK. Module 5 will look at the procurement and distribution of key healthcare related equipment and supplies - including PPE, ventilators, and oxygen. Module 6 will investigate the impact of the pandemic on the publicly and privately funded adult social care sector across the United Kingdom. Module 7 will consider and recommend approaches to testing, tracing, and isolation during the pandemic. Module 8 will look at the effects of the pandemic on children and young people in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Module 9 will consider economic interventions taken by the UK Government and Devolved Administrations in response to Covid-19. Please note: some listeners may find the contents of this podcast distressing
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Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
The evidential hearings for Module 3 of the UK Covid Inquiry began on September 9th 2024.
This week Nicola Brook was joined by co-host Lorelei King to discuss everything that happened during the final week of hearings, including evidence from witnesses.
Together, they welcomed Dr. Saleyha Ahsan and Martina Ferguson, who gave their own perspective on the evidence detailed throughout the week.
If you've lost a loved one to Covid-19, it isn't too late to be part of the Covid Inquiry. For more information on how to instruct legal representation, visit our website here: https://jacksonlees.co.uk/BroudieJacksonCanter/services/covid-inquiry
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
The evidential hearings for Module 4 of the UK Covid Inquiry began on January 14th 2025.
This week Nicola Brook was joined by co-host Lorelei King to discuss everything that happened during the first week of hearings, including evidence from witnesses.
Together, they welcomed Dr Salman Waqar from the Federation of Ethnic Minority Healthcare Organisations (FEMHO) and Caroline Pover, the Chair of Trustees UKCV Family - who gave their own perspective on the evidence detailed throughout the week.
If you've lost a loved one to Covid-19, it isn't too late to be part of the Covid Inquiry. For more information on how to instruct legal representation, visit our website here: https://jacksonlees.co.uk/BroudieJacksonCanter/services/covid-inquiry
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
The evidential hearings for Module 4 of the UK Covid Inquiry began on January 14th 2025.
This week, Nicola Brook was joined by co-host Lorelei King to discuss everything that happened during the second week of hearings, including evidence from witnesses.
Together, they welcomed Lara Wong from Clinically Vulnerable Families, who gave her own perspective on the evidence detailed throughout the week.
If you've lost a loved one to Covid-19, it isn't too late to be part of the Covid Inquiry. For more information on how to instruct legal representation, visit our website here: https://jacksonlees.co.uk/BroudieJacksonCanter/services/covid-inquiry
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
The evidential hearings for Module 4 of the UK Covid Inquiry began on January 14th 2025.
This week, Nicola Brook was joined by co-host Lorelei King to discuss everything that happened during the third and final week of hearings, including evidence from witnesses.
Together, they welcomed Kamran Mallick from the Disabled Peoples Organisation who gave his own perspective on the evidence detailed throughout the week.
If you've lost a loved one to Covid-19, it isn't too late to be part of the Covid Inquiry. For more information on how to instruct legal representation, visit our website here: https://jacksonlees.co.uk/BroudieJacksonCanter/services/covid-inquiry