The Government’s tendency to take more responsibility, rather than devolving it to local networks, is at the root of many of the scheme’s problems.
It was “the most commonly reported activity in the two to seven days prior to symptom onset” for infected individuals in the contact tracing system.
The best ideas for reform won’t come from government alone. That’s why I’ve joined the Commission for Smart Government which was launched last month.
There should be a financial inducement to encourage people to support local fitness centres.
Luckily, Hancock has recognised the need for change, which has been made more urgent by the Coronavirus.
While we want to honour our healthcare system and its workers, we must be open to exploring how we can improve it too.
Contact tracing will help the Government to take control of Covid-19. It must ensure the system does not continue indefinitely, however.
If an independent review cannot create the space for radicalism, then NHS England will be unlikely to yield anything better.