The UK Covid-19 Inquiry team has published a report looking at how the coronavirus pandemic impacted children and young people. The Inquiry heard from 600 9- to 22-year-olds about their experiences of living through the pandemic.
Key findings highlight: the loss of school as a potential source of support and respite; tensions at home meant that for some, home was not a safe or supportive place; children and young people receiving support from children’s social care felt that there were changes to the quality and timeliness of support; and feelings of fear and anxiety about the risk of catching Covid-19, especially amongst children with physical disabilities and those with health conditions.
