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Our Long Covid service supports people experiencing ongoing symptoms after COVID-19, helping you understand your condition and manage your recovery.

About the team

We are an Allied Health Professionals–led service, including an Occupational Therapist, Respiratory Physiotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Exercise Instructor, and Speech and Language Therapist. Once we receive your referral, we aim to offer you a comprehensive assessment within 6 weeks. This may take place face to face, by telephone, or virtually, depending on what best suits your needs.

During your assessment, we will explore your medical symptoms, discuss the impact on your daily functioning, help you set personal goals, and develop a tailored rehabilitation plan. We also have access to a multidisciplinary medical team (MDT) for clinical advice and reassurance where needed.

We support people experiencing breathlessness, cough, dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, deconditioning, low mood and anxiety, vocational rehabilitation and employment support, dietary advice and voice and swallowing difficulties. Rehabilitation can be provided in clinic, at home, by telephone, or via video, either one‑to‑one or as part of a group, depending on what will best support your recovery.

Who this service is for

We can usually help if:

  • You have been experiencing Long Covid symptoms for more than 4 weeks
  • You are aged 18 or over

We may not be the right service if:

  • Your symptoms have lasted less than 4 weeks
  • You require urgent or emergency care

Getting help from this service

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Request help from this service

This service accepts referrals from professionals, including GPs, only. If you're unsure who can refer you, contact us for advice.

Questions and answers

What is Long Covid?
Long Covid describes the effects of COVID-19 that continue for weeks or months after the initial infection. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) defines Long Covid as symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks, although some people may experience symptoms from around 8 weeks. Research suggests: • Around 1 in 5 people have symptoms for 5 weeks or more • Around 1 in 10 people have symptoms lasting 12 weeks or longer Long Covid can affect anyone, including people who were not seriously ill or hospitalised during their initial infection.
What are the common symptoms?
People may experience a range of symptoms, including: • Fatigue • Breathlessness • Anxiety and depression • Palpitations • Chest pain • Joint or muscle pain • Difficulty concentrating (‘brain fog’) • Dizziness • Persistent cough • Loss of taste or smell
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