All of society has been impacted by coronavirus but those most affected are vulnerable older people and particularly those requiring care, either at home or in a care home setting. Providing protection and prevention has been a complex, delicate and extended task, but it is only one side of the equation. What have we learned during the coronavirus response so far about best practice in care? What are the challenges in delivering quality of life - as well as sustaining life - for older people during coronavirus and in the ‘new normal’?

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Huge government deficits are being created in order to fund the vast range of support required to keep the economy afloat. How will this debt be paid for in the short, medium and long term and what is the best way to ensure that the associated expenditure most effectively supports the economy, households and a return to growth?

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Scotland’s child and adolescent mental health services were the focus of a transformation strategy prior to the emergence of coronavirus and the impact of lengthy lockdown. The aim was to deliver the recommendations of the Joint Task Force on Children and Young People’s Mental Health for a new focus on prevention and early intervention and better joined-up and seamless general support. How has coronavirus affected reaching these objectives, what are the mental health effects of the crisis and where do we go next in trying to support hard to reach children and young people?

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Being able to access business files from any location and on any device is more important than ever. Doing this securely is crucial. Whether we work in an office, remotely or are constantly moving around having smooth access to files, communications and company news can be achieved with OneDrive and SharePoint.

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Microsoft Teams is the hot application of the moment. It’s a central hub for Teamwork and really enhances the way all teams work together not matter their locations.

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Transport is critical to wider economic recovery, sustains community well-being and is a core economic activity in its own right. Making sure that our transport systems, companies and services remain viable and can support the development of a Coronavirus-compliant ‘new normal’ is essential. Facing huge reductions in passengers, dramatic loss of revenues and fragile passenger confidence, how does passenger transport survive coronavirus? Where is action needed to ensure that transport is in a fit state to support wider economic recovery?

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