It is the strong and unanimous view of Independent SAGE that implementation of a functional and effective Find, Test, Trace and Isolate and Support system is an essential component of the public health response to the COVID-19...
Read MoreIndependent SAGE statement on cuts to the Department for Education allocation of laptops for disadvantaged pupils in England On 22nd October, the Department for Education imposed a legal duty on all schools in England “to...
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It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Professor Val Curtis, a highly valued...
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We wrote on 21st September that we were in a crisis and put forward a ten point plan to avoid a...
Read MoreSince Indepent Sage’s initial consultation on University reopening at the end of August, the situation has changed significantly. Cases are rising rapidly, particularly in young adults, and there are reports of rapidly deteriorating situations on some university campuses as universities attempt to manage the multiple crises of transmission, infections, and student welfare.
In light of this we have updated our recommendations. Read the full statement and recommendations here .
This statement represents the considered view of Independent SAGE. We welcome additional evidence and views that might enable us to improve upon it.
Read MoreIndependent SAGE statement on the new UK Government COVID Measures announced on 22nd September We welcome the four nations agreement on a strategy aimed at “suppressing the virus to the lowest possible level and keeping it...
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Sweden is often used as an example of a country where a population immunity strategy is working,...
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We are in a crisis. Infections and hospital admissions are rapidly increasing. The testing system...
Read MoreIndependent SAGE has repeatedly called for urgent strengthening of public health systems in England, particularly at the local level. It has also called for much greater prominence to be given to public health advice and...
Read MoreThe lockdown in Leicester constitutes a foreseeable crisis of the Government’s own making. It has come too late and, by being imposed on the locality, rather than being developed and implemented with the locality, it risks creating uncertainty, dissent, and even disorder.
Read MoreRe-opening of pubs & restaurants on Independence Day ‘sends totally wrong message to public’
Read MoreA new Behavioural Advisory Group has been formed to contribute to the discussions, advice and papers of Independent Sage. The formation of the group recognises the central role of the behavioural and social sciences in the...
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