Impact of COVID-19 on UK's Society, Healthcare System, and Economy

This report discusses the impact of COVID-19 on UK's society, healthcare system, and economy. It covers the psychological impact, healthcare system's challenges, and economic downfall due to the pandemic. The report also highlights the government's efforts and new ideas such as remote working and consulting. The references include various journals and books related to the topic.

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Contents
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
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IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON UK's SOCIETY:...........................................................................3
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON UK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM:..................................................4
IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON UK ECONOMY:..........................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

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INTRODUCTION
The virus responsible for COVID 19 was known as SARS-CoV-2, or acute severe illness
coronavirus 2. There was a sickness that had its roots there in Chinese city in Wuhan. The name
COVID-19 explicitly related to the coronavirus disease that had a significant impact on people's
life in 2019. Thus, COVID-19 was chosen as the term for this illness. Covid 19 effects included
issues with the respiratory system's performance, headaches, body aches, inconsistent taste
sensations, coughing, and colds, among others. It was a global pandemic that killed people
everywhere it spread. There were significant financial and human life costs in nations like the
United States as well as the United Kingdom (ABDULKARIM, ONUOTU, and DANAGOGO,
2022). People who also had various types of diseases, such as obese, cardiac sufferers, and or
medical complications, have been at severe risk. Facilities were overflowing with COVID
victims, this led to a lack of medical supplies like ventilators and many other survival devices.
Several thousands more UK workers were putting their lives in danger while battling for even
the most basic demands. Due to a shortage of work, significant reductions in everyday purchases
throughout all sectors were seen. Huge outsourcing for business and academic personnel came at
an added cost to educational institutions.
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IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON UK's SOCIETY:
The COVID-19 had the greatest effect on people's psychological well-being. Concern,
fear, and tension throughout society grew in response towards the outbreak. The normal daily
activity of both the vast majority of individuals was completely altered due to the situation
prevented close networks. Even as task culture, which included job from home, too was adopted,
new obstacles have also been encountered (Abraham, Arficho, and Habtemariam, 2022). This
was probably the most well-liked idea adopted amid shut downs, and working adults embraced
it. It rather resolved the issue of joblessness. Around the globe, along with UK, COVID-19
caused a 25% increase in people with depression and anxiety disorders. The interpersonal
interactions that people used to have before to the implementation of COVID were also missed.
Individuals who were isolated also required the welfare help that they had been missing out on.

Throughout this time, there was a higher risk of suicide ideas and actions, serious diseases, and
fatalities (Sheshasaayee, 2022). According to polls, roughly 5% of actually ordered incorrect
facts over coronaviruses, which further misled individuals to carry out social crimes, experience
high levels of worry, etc.
According to the statistics above, people between some of the ages of 18 and 24 have been most
likely to have anxiety or depressive symptoms even during COVID-19. Older people have been
affected, albeit to a smaller degree over those who were younger.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON UK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM:
Social support and health services took a third-place hit from the outbreak. In accordance with
the research analysis, shown that protecting elderly individuals from such a sort of infection is
crucial if these individuals were always the ones whom were the most severely impacted, being
first between ages of 60 to beyond (Bariu, Chun, and Boudouaia, 2022). Unchecked levels of
infection as well as a lack of necessary services create significant difficulties. A percentage of
patients with chronic bronchitis significantly increased throughout the COVID era, as did the
prevalence of cancer. Planning and operational was entirely funded by the government. In the
beginning, video talking was used to evaluate the individuals. Consequently, services for primary
care saw a significant decline of 25%. In order to provide support to patient management
National institutions published guidance for the suspected one's.

These health services became overrun by demand as a result of more patient inquiries, which
lengthened wait times. Therefore remote consulting was a huge help in these circumstances. The
capability for Covid Tests and observation led was restricted in the UK (Jony, and et.al., 2022).
Many intensive outpatient and non-essential care services have been suspended by healthcare
organisations. According to the data below, the first approximately 7 weeks of the initial stage of
COVID had a significant impact on the UK population. The first eight weeks saw the largest
number of deaths and illnesses due to the maximum rate of infection of COVID-19. Owing of its
strict medical regulations to combat the COVID-19 Virus, people grew stronger over time.
IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON UK ECONOMY:
It was decided to implement shutdown in March 2020 for additional COVID-19 virus
protection because as transmission of coronavirus grew there in UK. The UK economy shrank at
such a rate greater than that of previous year inside a single month. The government was very
busy setting up wellbeing plans to shield the nation out of an outbreak of international
proportions. The UK's GDP decreased by 0.3%, its productivity decreased by 0.1%, and the
Economics only predicted a growth of 0.1% in the first quarter after the shutdowns began in the
UK. The British pound fell to its seemingly low in only about a quarter. Employment taxes
increased along with the increases in electricity and energy use (Lubua, 2022).
The UK's government's (leave of absence) scheme prevented a significant increase in times of
difficulties. Jobs in the retail and wholesale sectors were at the greatest risk. 7.6 million jobs, or
22% of all jobs, were at significant risk. The food industry was the second-largest affected
sector, with 1.2 million workers potentially facing job loss.

According to the aforementioned data, the UK economy shrank to its lowest point ever during
the COVID era (Olanrewaju, and et.al., 2022).
CONCLUSION
From the above mentioned report it has been concluded that the, primary healthcare system in
the UK underwent a significant transformation as the number of cases rose. The UK government
demonstrated a strong dedication during this pandemic and offered all-around services and
support up till the introduction of vaccine as well as other efficient medical interventions here..
There were also some brand-new ideas, such as the development of remote working and
consulting, which is a fantastic idea. GDP and the economy fell to record lows, which posed a
serious dilemma for Britain and its economy.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
ABDULKARIM, A.M., ONUOTU, R. and DANAGOGO, E.T., 2022. INFLUENCE OF
BUSINESS EDUCATORS’ICT SKILLS AND FUNCTIONAL ICT LABORATORY
ON STUDENTS’ICT SKILLS ACQUISITION IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF
EDUCATION (TECH,), OMOKU, RIVERS STATE. Nigerian Journal of Business
Education (NIGJBED), 8(3), pp.51-65.
Abraham, M., Arficho, Z. and Habtemariam, T., 2022. Effects of Training in ICT-Assisted
English Language Teaching on Secondary School English Language Teachers’
Knowledge, Skills, and Practice of Using ICT Tools for Teaching English. Education
Research International, 2022.
Bariu, T., Chun, X. and Boudouaia, A., 2022. Influence of Teachers’ Competencies on ICT
Implementation in Kenyan Universities. Education Research International, 2022.
Jony, S.S.R., and et.al., 2022. An Exploratory Study of Online Job Portal Data of the ICT Sector
in Bangladesh: Analysis, Recommendations and Preliminary Implications for ICT
Curriculum Reform. Education Sciences, 12(7), p.423.
Lubua, E.W., 2022. The Impact of Technical Competency, Experience and Communication
Skills on the Level of ICT Innovation in Tanzania. University of Dar es Salaam Library
Journal, 17(1), pp.3-17.
Olanrewaju, M.K., and et.al., 2022. Assessment of ICT Skills Among Upper Basic Islamic
Studies Teachers in Kwara State. Journal of Mathematical Sciences & Computational
Mathematics, 3(3), pp.367-376.
Sheshasaayee, A., 2022. Attitudes and ICT Skills as Predictors in the Perspectives of Online
Learning among Teaching Faculty during Pandemic-COVID.