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- The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, led by Baroness Heather Hallett, finds the NHS narrowly avoided collapse.
- It notes austerity left the NHS ill-prepared, with insufficient beds and staff.
- It criticizes the Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives messaging for deterring care, delaying treatment.
- The report outlines ten recommendations, including expanding emergency care capacity and improving infection control guidance.
- The Welsh Government has committed to addressing these findings within six months.
