Every Story Matters aims to aid understanding of the full picture of what happened and what more needs to be done to ensure the UK is better prepared in the future.

 

Almost 6,000 people have already shared their stories.

And dozens of organisations, including homelessness charities and older people's groups, are helping to reach as many people as possible.

Inquiry team members will also be travelling around the UK to hear stories from people in-person at community events.

 

 

Inquiry chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett said: "The pandemic affected every single person in the UK and, in many cases, continues to have a lasting impact on lives. Yet every experience is unique.