Overview
BASW has gained core participant status for Module 6 on Adult Social Care and Module 8 on Children and Young People for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
The inquiry will examine the response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic across the UK, aiming to learn lessons so that the UK is better prepared for any future pandemics. It covers the whole of the UK, although Scotland is also carrying out its own, separate inquiry.
As core participants, BASW can suggest questions, make opening and closing statements, and recommendations to the inquiry with a focus on social work specific issues. Modules six and eight are expected to take place in 2025.
Every Story Matters
To ensure that the Inquiry is as well informed as possible about the pandemic's impact on the UK population, it has set up a listening exercise called Every Story Matters. This is an opportunity for all those currently aged 18 and over to share their experiences with the Inquiry.
The Inquiry is encouraging as many people as possible to share responses in relation to Module 8 on children and young people by 10 December. Everyone can continue to share experiences until summer 2026 to inform other upcoming modules.
All evidence gathered will be collated, analysed and fed into their investigations through summary reports. Whatever information you choose to share will be protected in line with legal requirements, which means any details that could identify you will be removed before analysis and publication.
Support
We understand that sharing your personal experiences of the pandemic will be difficult. The inquiry has support services in place, including the option for self-referral to their emotional support partner, Hestia. Please see their website for more information.
