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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 1h

Day one of the Inquiry's implementation hearings begins today at 10am. We will hear evidence from a panel of representatives from Resilience Partnerships. More information and streams are available on our website: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/impl...

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Implementation hearing | Day 1 | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Featuring evidence from a panel of representatives from Resilience Partnerships.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 20h

Starting tomorrow, the Inquiry begins its next phase of public hearings. These hearings will examine the implementation of Scottish Government policies and guidance relating to the pandemic. You can watch all hearings and find out more information on our website: www.covid19inquiry.scot

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 01/10/2026

'Education and Childcare: Voices from Early Years and Education Professionals, and Parents' documents people's views on the pandemic's impacts on: 🟣 children's development 🟣 increased verbal and physical abuse in schools 🟣 parents challenges juggling work and homeschooling

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 01/10/2026

Thousands of parents, carers, early years and education professionals have shared their experiences of providing care and learning during the pandemic in a new publication by Let’s Be Heard, the Inquiry’s public participation project.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 16/09/2026

Thousands of people across Scotland told us that they struggled to make ends meet during the pandemic. Find your own experience reflected in Let's Be Heard's latest publication: www.covid19inquiry.scot/report/voice...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 02/09/2026

Today's publication draws on some of the experiences of more than 12,500 people across Scotland, including thousands of employees, key workers and those made redundant during the pandemic.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 02/09/2026

People across Scotland who faced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic have had their experiences documented by the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry's Let's Be Heard project. Read the full publication on our website: www.covid19inquiry.scot/report/voice...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 27/08/2026

The Inquiry has published the timetable for for its implementation hearings. These hearings are scheduled to run for three weeks from 5 to 23 October 2026. The Inquiry is now accepting requests to attend these hearings in person. www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry...

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Inquiry publishes timetable for implementation hearings | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has published the timetable for its implementation hearings. These hearings will take place from 5 to 23 October 2026. The Inquiry is now accepting requests to attend.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 26/08/2026

At yesterday's preliminary hearing, Lord Brailsford detailed plans for our upcoming hearings examining how 'implementor' bodies gave effect to the decisions of the Scottish Government during the pandemic. Read his full statement on our website: www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry...

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Inquiry Chair details plans for upcoming implementation hearings | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Key points from Lord Brailsford's statement given at the Inquiry's implementation preliminary hearing on 25 August 2026.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 25/08/2026

We anticipate this morning's hearing will restart at 11.30am - Lord Brailsford will respond to questions submitted by the Inquiry's core participants. youtube.com/live/EJ8xDql...

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Implementation Preliminary Hearing | 25 August 2026

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 25/08/2026

The Inquiry's implementation preliminary hearing begins today at 10am. Lord Brailsford, Chair of the Inquiry, will outline the procedural arrangements for our implementation hearings, due to commence on 5 October 2026. www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/impl...

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Implementation preliminary hearing | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Lord Brailsford, Chair of the Inquiry, will outline the procedural arrangements for the Inquiry’s Implementation Hearings, which are due to commence on 5 October 2026. He will set out the investigativ...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 02/07/2026

We have published an update on the arrangements for implementation hearings scheduled for October, following issues with public access to our premises at Waverley Gate. A preliminary hearing for October’s hearings will take place virtually on 25 August.

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Implementation hearings update | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Virtual preliminary hearing to be held on 25 August 2026, ahead of implementation hearings scheduled for October.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 01/05/2026

Yesterday the Inquiry published a report by Professors Chris Brightling and @revansbreathe.bsky.social on post-viral and other post-acute infection syndromes, including long COVID. Find out more about the report on our website: www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry...

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Inquiry commissions report on post-viral infection syndromes | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

The Inquiry has published a report by Professors Brightling and Evans on post-viral and other post-acute infection syndromes, including long COVID.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 24/03/2026

Today we have published a Narrative Record of evidence heard about the pandemic response's impact on health and social care in Scotland. It captures the experiences of patients, service users, carers, bereaved families, health workers and others. www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/impact-...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 11/03/2026

Lord Brailsford, Chair of the Inquiry, sets out our plans for 2026. The Inquiry will hold implementation hearings in October 2026 and release nine summaries of pandemic impact evidence, with an updated decision‑making timeline to follow. www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/lord-br...

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Lord Brailsford sets out Inquiry plan for 2026 | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

The Scottish COVID‑19 Inquiry will hold implementation hearings in October 2026 and release nine summaries of pandemic impact evidence, with an updated decision‑making timeline to follow.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 10/03/2026

Today's preliminary hearing has now started. You can watch the broadcast on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/gEjWXjB...

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Preliminary Hearing on Future Hearings | 10 March 2026

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 10/03/2026

Today the Inquiry will hold a preliminary hearing setting out its next steps. We will outline plans to hear from public bodies and organisations responsible for implementing government decisions in Scotland during the pandemic. Proceedings start at 10am: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/prel...

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Preliminary hearing on future hearings | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Lord Brailsford, Chair of the Inquiry, will set out next steps and outline plans to hear from public bodies and organisations responsible for implementing government decisions in Scotland during the p...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 16/02/2026

The Inquiry is now accepting requests to attend a preliminary hearing on future hearings, taking place on Tuesday 10 March 2026. For more information, and details on how to attend, visit our website: www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry...

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Inquiry invites requests to attend preliminary hearing on future hearings | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry is now accepting requests to attend a preliminary hearing on future hearings, taking place on Tuesday 10 March 2026.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 12/11/2025

We have rescheduled our upcoming preliminary hearing to 10 March 2026. This hearing will provide further information about our investigations into implementation and decision-making during the pandemic in Scotland. www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry...

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Inquiry announces new date for preliminary hearing | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has rescheduled its preliminary hearing to 10 March 2026. The hearing will provide further information about the Inquiry's implementation and decision-making investigatio...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 23/10/2025

Chief Executive of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, @ianduddy.bsky.social provides an update on the work carried out by the Inquiry so far in 2025 and outlines key milestones for 2026. Read the full Chief Executive's Update on our website: www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/chief-e...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 06/10/2025

Last week we completed hearings examining the use of lockdown and other measures. We were privileged to host visits from @edinburghnapier.bsky.social and @heriotwattuni.bsky.social as they observed our expert panels. You can watch the sessions back on our website: covid19inquiry.scot/hearings

Students from Heriot-Watt University standing with Ian Duddy, Chief Executive of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Napier University students standing with Lord Brailsford, Chair of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry. They are in the Inquiry's hearing suite.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 02/10/2025

You can view all sessions and evidence on our website: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearings

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Hearings and presentations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 02/10/2025

Today's session has now adjourned, marking the end of our lockdown and restrictions hearings. We thank Lord Sumption, professors Miles, Wilson, Parker, Busby, Cairney and the expert witnesses from previous sessions for their important contributions to our investigations.

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 02/10/2025

Today's session has adjourned for lunch. We will return at 1.45pm with more social and ethical considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

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Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 6 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 2 October 202...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 02/10/2025

Day six of our lockdown and restrictions hearings begins today at 9.30am. Leading experts will discuss the social and ethical considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

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Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 6 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 01/10/2025

Today's session has adjourned for lunch. We will return at 1.30pm with the social and ethical considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

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Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 5 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 01/10/2025

Day five of our lockdown and restrictions hearings begins today at 9.45am. Leading experts will discuss the social and ethical considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

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Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 5 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 30/09/2025

Today's session has adjourned for lunch. We will return at 1.45pm with further scientific considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

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Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 4 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 30/09/2025

Day three of our lockdown and restrictions hearings begins today at 9.45am. Experts from UK universities will discuss the scientific considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

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Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 4 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 29/09/2025

Today's session has now adjourned. We will return tomorrow at 9.30am with more evidence from UK experts on the scientific considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

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Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 4 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 29/09/2025

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Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 3 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 26/09/2025

Through #LetsBeHeard, young students shared how the pandemic’s impact went beyond just online learning. We heard how the entire student experience was affected – social connections, skills development and preparation for working life. See what they said: www.covid19inquiry.scot/report/voice...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 25/09/2025

Today's session has adjourned. We thank Dr Anders Tegnell and Professor Sir Ashley Bloomfield for their important contributions to our investigations.

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