In September 2024, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry published the first record of what it has heard through Every Story Matters. This first record focuses on people’s experiences of the United Kingdom’s healthcare systems during the pandemic. The record is made up of anonymised stories submitted by contributors to help produce a themed report, which will help the Chair, Baroness Hallett, to reach conclusions and make recommendations for the future.
The Inquiry’s first Every Story Matters record brings together people’s healthcare experiences. It covers the experiences of healthcare professionals and patients across both primary care and hospital, as well as emergency and urgent care, end-of-life care, maternity care, shielding, Long Covid and more.
Alternative formats
The ‘In Brief’ summary is available in a variety of languages and formats including English, Welsh, English Easy Read and video (British Sign Language).
Other Inquiry materials
This record relates to the Every Story Matters Record for Module 4, which brings together people’s experiences of vaccines and therapeutics during the Covid-19 pandemic. Future Every Story Matters records will focus on different aspects of life during the pandemic such as social care, financial support and children and young people.
The record makes reference to significant harm and some of the stories and themes included in this record may trigger upsetting memories and feelings. It may be helpful to take a break if reading the record is upsetting. A list of supportive services is available.
Alternative formats
The ‘In Brief’ summary is available in a variety of languages and formats including English, Welsh, English Easy Read, audio and video (British Sign Language).
Other Inquiry materials
Further records of Every Story Matters covering other subjects based on the Inquiry’s Modules will be published later.