Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - easy read version

What we think is important and what we believe in.

Our decisions will be:

Safe

We will make sure the spread of the virus is under control.

This will make sure the National Health Service and our care services are able to cope.

Lawful

We will follow the law.

Any restrictions will be reasonable and fair.

Evidence-based

We will use the best available information and data – facts and figures to make our decisions.

Fair & Ethical

We will respect human rights. We will treat people equally and with dignity.

Clear

We will give people clear information so they know what we are asking them to do.

Realistic

We will do things that are possible and that will work.

Collective

We will work together with our partners and stakeholders, including the UK Government and the devolved countries of Wales and Northern Ireland.

We will protect Scotland.