Former Tory leader, Iain Duncan-Smith on the global response to coronavirus.
The former leader of the Conservative party, Sir Iain Duncan-Smith has defended the Government's response to the coronavirus crisis. "We are making it up as we go along, that's been the case from day one." he has told 5 Live's Stephen nolan of the global pandemic response.He also says he has tried to find PPE, personal protective equipment for NHS staff, saying it is the purpose of government to ensure there is enough supply.He is speaking to 5 Live's Stephen Nolan.
18 Apr 202022min
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the Coronavirus pandemic
William and Kate speak to Tina Daheley and urge the nation to look after their mental health while in isolation and praise the efforts of key workers.
17 Apr 202011min
Coronavirus: Your Finance Questions Answered
Carrie James, director at business rescue and insolvency firm Benedict Mackenzie, and 5 Live Money's Sean Farrington join 5 Live's Nicky Campbell to try and answer your coronavirus financial questions.They speak to a business owner considering whether to shut down his company, and business owners struggling to access financial support.
15 Apr 202047min
Coronavirus: Your care home experiences
Care home workers and relatives of residents describe how the coronavirus crisis is affecting them. Listeners called 5 Live's Nicky Campbell to discuss protective equipment, being unable to spend precious last moments with loved ones and the risks faced by care home staff.
14 Apr 202050min
Your Call: The Big NHS Shout Out
Rachel Burden talks to 5 Live listeners who give their tributes to NHS staff and health workers.They tell us of about the important work family and friends are doing to help keep the health service going as well as those on the frontline caring for coronavirus patients.
9 Apr 202049min
A&E consultant Dr Al: The reality of intensive care and ventilation
Dr Al is an A&E consultant in Manchester. He’s been speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Stephen Nolan on a regular basis through the coronavirus pandemic.He spoke to Stephen on the evening of Monday 6 April, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved into intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital in London.
7 Apr 202032min
Intensive Care: Your Stories
Rachael Burden and The Naked Scientists' Dr Chris Smith speak to listeners about their experiences of critical care, whether as a medical professional, a patient or family member.
7 Apr 202048min
Coronavirus: Your Call 06/04/20
Susan Michie - a professor of health psychology at University College London - joins 5 Live’s Rachel Burden to discuss whether lockdown is working in the UK with 5 Live callers.
6 Apr 202048min
