Introductory Film | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Content warning: Discretion is advised as this film contains words and images which viewers may find distressing. If you have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a list of organisations which can provide support: www.covid19inq...
A film produced by the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry as formal and lasting recognition of the suffering caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to the people of Scotland.
The film was screened at the start of the Inquiry's preliminary hearing on 28 August 2023 at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.
The quotes used in this film were gathered anonymously through Let’s Be Heard, the Inquiry’s listening project. They are not quotes from the people who feature in this film and do not represent the Inquiry’s concluded views. Share your experiences at lbh.covid19inq...
The Inquiry extends its deepest sympathy to all those who have been, and continue to be, impacted by the pandemic, and expresses its heartfelt condolences to those who have lost relatives, friends and loved ones.
The Inquiry is grateful to bereaved families, care home relatives and individuals across Scotland who have shared their experiences through Let’s Be Heard, and others who kindly provided photographs for this film.
Piper:
Louise Marshall
Photography:
Murdo MacLeod
Jeff J Mitchell - Getty Images
K Neville, Serge Cornu, George Clerk - iStock
Jane Barlow, Maggie Sully, Andrew Cawley - Alamy
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