messaging on coronavirus rules during the first six months of the outbreak was highlighted in a report based on feedback from government officials, NHS Scotland staff and health board representatives.
The report, produced with the aim of learning lessons from the earlier stages of the pandemic, praised some of the government’s communication but found rapid rule changes left the “depleted workforce” with little time to react.“‘Constant changing guidance’ was described as problematic, with partnerships having to ‘continually flex’ to short timescales, leaving little planning time going with a depleted workforce,” the report stated.It added: “Colleagues felt that there were occasions when Scottish Government guidance was issued which either.