Grieving families feel 'forgotten' as COVID inquiry begins

The Independent COVID-19 inquiry has started its preliminary hearings, just over three years after the first cases were identified in the UK.

The hearing will examine the response of Boris Johnson's government, and has already heard powerful testimonies.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people around the world, causing immense grief and loss. As inquiries into the handling of the pandemic begin, many grieving families feel that their voices are being ignored and their experiences forgotten.

In this video, we explore the emotional toll of the pandemic on families who have lost loved ones, and how they are coping with the prospect of an inquiry. We hear from people who have lost family members to COVID-19 and are struggling to come to terms with their grief.

We also discuss the importance of including the voices of those affected in any inquiry, and why it is crucial to learn from the mistakes made during the pandemic in order to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Join us as we explore the impact of the pandemic on grieving families and the need for their experiences to be heard in any COVID-19 inquiry.