PROTECT stakeholder survey - January 2022

Stakeholders are invited to help shape the next stage of the PROTECT COVID-19 National Core Study on transmission and environment by completing this short survey. We want to hear from anyone with a role to play in controlling transmission of the COVID-19 virus in the UK about what knowledge gaps could be addressed to support your work.

Responses will help inform the allocation of resources on the PROTECT study during the 2022-23 financial year, including to the translation of existing research knowledge into accessible guidance resources and tools, and the commissioning of additional research.

The survey consists of open questions and may take around 5-10 minutes, depending on the amount of detail you wish to provide. Responses are anonymous, unless you choose to provide your details at the end to be contacted about further opportunities to inform PROTECT work, in which case they will only be held and used for this purpose by the PROTECT Portfolio Office team at the Health & Safety Executive.

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* 1. In what capacity is your primary interest in understanding and controlling transmission of the COVID-19 virus? (pick one)

UK or devolved government (e.g. policy and analysis functions)

Local government (inc. public health and/or environmental health)

Business or trade association

Worker or union representative

NGO or professional association

Member of the general public

Academic/researcher or research funder

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What outstanding questions or evidence needs do you have in relation to transmission of the COVID-19 virus, especially where a greater understanding would be helpful for informing organisational policies and/or planning?

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* 3. Do you have any further questions about the impact of the physical environment (e.g. buildings) on transmission of the COVID-19 virus?

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* 4. Do you have any further questions about the impact of human behaviour (whether of staff, customers, or the general public) or transmission of the COVID-19 virus?

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* 5. Do you have any further questions about the impact of control measures (whether behavioural policies or physical/environmental interventions) on transmission of the COVID-19 virus?

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* 6. Are the any actions and/or decisions you/your organisation are considering taking, but are unsure of the potential impact on COVID-19 virus transmission?

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* 7. We intend to hold a number of online roundtable discussions with key stakeholders to further inform prioritisation of PROTECT work in 2022-23, as well as UK respiratory virus research capacity in the longer term. If you would be interested in taking part in such a discussion, please leave your details below.

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