Tuesday, 28 June 2022

social science covid related research June 2022


COVID-19 impact on early child education and care- Coram Family and Childcare Trust 
New research on the impact of the COVID pandemic on Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) has revealed that “considerably more” children from ethnic minority and disadvantaged backgrounds have missed out on formal early learning.

Institute of Economic Affairs Lockdown lessons in health economics: the case of alcohol .This study finds that taxation, licensing or bans on advertisements are unlikely to reduce alcohol-related harm or deaths. It argues that rather than focusing on reducing consumption policy-makers should address the causes of problem drinking, such as mental health problems or lack of access to support. 

NHS Confederation
The unequal impact of Covid-19: investigating the effect on people with certain protected characteristics


A fair and equal opportunity to enjoy good health

Thursday, 23 June 2022

UK Government covid related publications May 2022

 Ofqual update on impact on exams

JCVI interim statement on COVID-19 autumn 2022 vaccination programme

NHS COVID-19 app: privacy information

National tutoring programme (NTP) A scheme to provide support for pupils and students most affected by disruption to their education as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The association between the discharge of patients from hospitals and COVID in care homes
A consensus statement from the Social Care Working Group to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).

Statistics relating to passenger arrivals since the COVID-19 outbreak, May 2022

GDP and events in history: how the COVID-19 pandemic shocked the UK economy
Economic special events in the UK between 1970 and 2022 and the impact they had on GDP and associated indicators, including household spending, unemployment, inflation and house prices.

How coronavirus (COVID-19) compares with flu as a cause of death

Is hybrid working here to stay?
An updated analysis of individuals and businesses' attitudes to home working, including prevalence of hybrid working and breakdowns by industry and personal characteristics. This article uses data from the voluntary fortnightly business survey (BICS) and the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN)




Tuesday, 29 March 2022

UK government covid publications March 2022

 NHS to begin spring booster vaccinations this week- 20th march 2022

All COVID-19 travel restrictions removed in the UK- 18th March

Coronavirus and self-isolation after testing positive in England: 28 February to 8 March 2022
Behaviour of individuals required to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID-19, from the COVID Test and Trace Cases Insights Survey. Includes information on the impact of self-isolation on well-being and finances. Experimental Statistics

Local authority COVID-19 financial impact monitoring information

Research and analysis Consensus statements on COVID-19

Consensus statements from the UK Health Security Agency's Epidemiology Modelling Review Group (EMRG).

Seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccine uptake in frontline healthcare workers: monthly data, 2021 to 2022

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)





Tuesday, 15 March 2022

social science covid impact related research March 2022

 Living wage foundation- We found that 21% of employees have had their shifts cancelled unexpectedly. Of those that had their shifts cancelled 23% received no payment. 66% received less than half their regular pay.

It’s harder than anyone understands: the experiences and thoughts of young carers and young adult carers. Carers Trust

 Youth-led #BeeWell uncovers major insights into young people’s experiences across Greater Manchester

#BeeWell, a collaboration between the University of Manchester, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Anna Freud Centre, has published a briefing on findings from a survey of nearly 40,000 Year 8 and Year 10 pupils in Greater Manchester on their wellbeing in Autumn 2021. The report finds: gaps in wellbeing scores between males and females, with girls reporting lower wellbeing than boys; and inequalities for young people who identify as LGBTQ+, who on average report higher levels of stress and emotional difficulties.

A perfect storm for children at risk? preventing a post-pandemic surge in the criminalisation of children - survey of the mental health of children and young people in care in England in 2020 and 2021

survey of the mental health of children and young people in care in England in  2020 and 2021 University of Bristol

Young people’s mental health
STEER Education a report on young people’s mental health in the UK based on online responses from students in 92 state secondary schools before the start of the coronavirus pandemic and December 2021. Findings include girls may have been particularly affected socially and emotionally by lockdown restrictions.

NSPCC- Almost a third of children in the UK worry about their family having enough money to live comfortably as cost of living crisis deepens | Action For Children