The government has been forced to do a policy U-turn countless times throughout the coronavirus pandemic. But what impact has this had on our mental health and the overall message?

Lockdown UK: the impact of the government's coronavirus U-turns

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I have listened to every briefing and it hasn’t helped one bit: the messaging is hopelessly muddled

My concern is that it is going to be very difficult to persuade people to change their behaviours as for many, it may feel futile

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As we brace ourselves for a third lockdown, Stylist considers the impact the government’s ‘muddled messaging’ has had on our response to the pandemic.

Coronavirus UK: the psychological impact of the government’s constant U-turns