COVID-19: evaluation of pilot projects to support self-isolation
Evaluation reports from a programme of pilot projects to support self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Self-isolation of people who were aware they had COVID-19 was an integral part of the response of the UK government to the pandemic. From 28 September 2020 until 24 February 2022, individuals in England were under a legal duty to isolate if they tested positive. In addition, all close contacts of positive cases who were reached by NHS Test and Trace (NHSTT) were legally required to self-isolate up until 16 August 2021. After that, and until 24 February 2022, contacts who were not exempt (either through being fully vaccinated or because they were under 18) were still legally required to self-isolate.
To improve compliance with self-isolation and engagement with the NHSTT service, in March 2021 the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) initiated a programme of pilot interventions for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and in areas of enduring transmission (ET), and variant of concern (VoC) outbreaks. The pilots were conducted at a modest scale, and consisted of locally designed and delivered initiatives that were tailored to suit participating local authorities with the dual aim of addressing pressing local needs and generating learning about impact and implementation. The intention was to inform the evidence base of what works and encourage innovative approaches beyond central government’s field of view to be tested, evaluated and shared with local decision-makers.
Eight reports are currently available, and the remaining reports will be added in due course.
Last updated 21 March 2024 + show all updates
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Added preface, introduction and 8 new pilots.
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First published.