Quote Originally Posted by CCFCC3PO View Post
There's more to being skeptical than just being anti-Government or anti-"expert".

The need for extra hospital beds was based on a model that has revised the peak downwards at relevant stages. For example, the readiness of the UK population to adhere to social distancing. The original models factored in that only around 50% of the population would follow the social distancing guidelines. The fact is, that a significant number of people are adhering to the guidelines (more than 50%), which has had a positive impact on the infection rate.

If the models proved correct, and we were out of beds, I'm wondering if that would also be the fault of Professor Ferguson (and his team)?
But they weren't correct. Ferguson and his 'team' (excuse brackets) constitute an un-named collection of people advising the Govt. every step of the way. Obviously no Govt. has sufficient expertise in these matters, but whom they choose to listen to can have significant impact on our lives - now, and for years to come. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies [Sage], is the body of anonymous people who are hourly advising the Govt.