‘Living with COVID-19’ report highlights continued impact of COVID-19 in Scotland
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 26th April 2023
The report highlights that public perception and messaging impacts negatively for those at high risk of COVID-19 infection.
The ALLIANCE has published a report summarising the discussion at an online event as part of the Carers Parliament 2022. The ‘Living with COVID-19’ event explored the continued impact of COVID-19 for disabled people, people living with long term conditions, and unpaid carers from across Scotland.
The event was attended by eight people, including unpaid carers and individuals working for organisations that support unpaid carers.
The report highlights the disproportionate impact that COVID-19 has had for disabled people, people living with long term conditions, and unpaid carers. Since 2020, ALLIANCE members and partners have highlighted key challenges such as reduced and disrupted access to services, poor communication when accessing healthcare, reduced person centred care, and exacerbation of health inequalities.
Event attendees raised several challenges that unpaid carers continue to face three years into the pandemic, including difficulties in navigating changes to social care packages, reduced access to day care services, exacerbation of health issues, and a lack of clarity in information provision relating to the risks of COVID-19.
Attendees shared that it feels like public perception and public health messaging have shifted to the COVID-19 pandemic being over. While fewer people are wearing masks, people at high risk of COVID-19 infection and their carers continue to shield. As a result, many carers and those for whom they care feel left behind.
The report outlines suggested solutions to ensure that the rights and needs of people who continue to face everyday challenges and pressures as a result of COVID-19 are considered and addressed to inform policy and practice moving forward.
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