Learning the lessons for public health from the COVID-19 pandemic across British island communities: findings of a peer support group based on action learning.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic was a major public health challenge for island communities. Consequently, a peer support group was set up across British islands, led by Directors of Public Health, with the aim of using an action research approach to identify and share learning to inform aspects of the management of COVID-19 that were unique to island communities.

Methods: Qualitative analysis of nine group discussions over 13 months was undertaken.