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This report presents the results of the fifth Wellcome Monitor. It focuses on findings about Covid-19.

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This report presents the results of the fifth Wellcome Monitor. It looks at findings around the British public’s experience of the Covid-19 pandemic and their views on health information during lockdown.

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The report is based on a survey of more than 2,600 people in England, Wales and Scotland. It gives a snapshot of:

  • people’s experiences of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions
  • the level of trust in different sources of information, including scientists and government
  • the clarity of information on staying safe and minimising risk
  • the perceived effectiveness and uptake of prevention measures
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  • local governments and policy makers
  • public engagement practitioners
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  • BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) people were more likely than White people to be very concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their personal finances (43% vs 23%), physical health (30% vs 18%) and mental health (34% vs 16%).
    • BAME people were also more likely to find the restrictions put in place by the government difficult to follow (50% vs 38%), as were people who were finding things difficult financially.
    • BAME people were less likely than White people to say that information about staying safe was very clear (52% vs 71%). This lack of clarity was particularly high among Black people (45%).
  • Health scientists and researchers were largely trusted on information about coronavirus (72% of participants trusted them completely or a great deal). They were followed by government science advisors (63%), the UK government (52%) and employers (45%).
    • BAME people were less trusting than White people of coronavirus information from health sector and government sources.
    • People who trusted scientists were more likely to see prevention measures as effective; but trust in scientists did not have an effect on uptake of such measures.
  • Younger people (18-29) and women were more concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their mental health, while older people (60+) were more concerned about the impact on their physical health.
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This report presents the results of the fifth Wellcome Monitor and looks at findings about Covid-19.
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"Covid-19 has exposed the deep inequalities in our society, but it has also highlighted the diverse ways people are affected by the pandemic and by lockdown policies. As Europe teeters on the brink of a second wave and we see more local lockdowns, these findings show that a more targeted approach to messaging will be key to ensuring that different groups can access, understand and trust government guidance. We hope that local authorities and policy makers can use these findings to inform their public health strategies as we enter this critical period, and that employers can best create safe working environments."
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