What is the UK Covid-19 Inquiry?

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry’s work is guided by its Terms of Reference.


Module 1 Report

The Inquiry has published its first in a series of reports and recommendations following the conclusion of its first investigation, Module 1: the resilience and preparedness of the United Kingdom.

Read the report

Hearings

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Systems in the 4 Nations of the UK (Module 3) – Public Hearings

  • Date: 7 October 2024
  • Starts: 10:30 am
  • Module: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the 4 nations of the UK (Module 3)
  • Type: Public

This broadcast is live. You can stream it below or on our YouTube channel (opens in new tab).

Warning: Occasional strong language may form part of evidence.


Every Story Matters

We are inviting you to tell us about your experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Every Story Matters is an online form that asks you to choose from a list of topics and then tell us about what happened. By taking part, you help us to understand the effect of Covid-19, the response of the authorities, and any lessons that can be learned.

Find out more and take part

News

Updates from the Inquiry

Baroness Heather Hallett

Inquiry update: Final investigation announced; Module 10 ‘Impact on society’

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Hallett, has today opened Module 10 ‘Impact on society’, the final investigation of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

  • Date: 17 September 2024
Every Story Matters logo

Fear, stress, loneliness and confusion: Inquiry publishes first Every Story Matters record as public hearings for ‘Healthcare systems’ investigation get underway

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today (Monday 9 September 2024) published its first Every Story Matters record which details the UK public’s experiences of the country’s healthcare systems during the pandemic.

  • Date: 9 September 2024

Inquiry visits Inverness and Oban to hear pandemic experiences from people in Scotland

More than 1,000 members of the public living and working in the Scottish Highlands met with UK Covid-19 Inquiry staff this week to help the Inquiry better understand their pandemic experiences.

  • Date: 6 September 2024

Find out about:

Documents

Our document library holds all publications, evidence, reports and records related to investigations and the running of the Inquiry.

Structure of the Inquiry

Information about the topics of investigations (modules) that will be explored to deliver on the aims of the Inquiry.

Terms of Reference

The Inquiry has now received its final Terms of Reference, which set out the topics of the Inquiry’s investigations into the UK’s pandemic response.