Covid inquiry
England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock
Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry there were only hours to go at one point, until gowns ran out.
Matt Hancock: My job was to shield NHS from political interference during Covid
The former health secretary told the Covid-19 inquiry that interference from Number 10 caused ‘incredible difficulties’ at times.
Former health secretary Matt Hancock to be questioned at Covid inquiry
Mr Hancock will give evidence over two days.
NHS backlog would not be as bad if No 10 had agreed beds funding, inquiry told
NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard has given evidence to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry.
Top NHS medic: I was terrified service would be overwhelmed during Covid
It comes as Sir Stephen Powis was asked about a document prioritising who should receive care in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hospitals ‘close to collapse’ amid scenes ‘from hell’ during pandemic – inquiry
A top doctor broke down in tears as he said that scenes in the unit ‘were like nothing I had ever seen’.
Covid inquiry: Sir Michael McBride says initial messaging on shielding ‘could have been more nuanced’
Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer Sir Michael McBride was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
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The public is entitled to know what plans are in place if a new virus strikes
Minister to lead review of national resilience following Covid-19 Inquiry report
MPs heard the report painted a ‘stark’ picture on the condition of public services.