Support for people suffering from Long COVID Symptoms
What is Long Covid?
Long Covid refers to people with ongoing symptomatic Covid 19 - signs and symptoms of Covid 19 from 4 to 12 weeks and post Covid 19 syndrome (Long Covid) - signs and symptoms that develop during or after an infection consistent with Covid 19, continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis
The symptoms may include:
- Extreme tiredness
- Depression and anxiety
- Breathlessness
- Fast heart-beat
- Widespread pain
- Chest pain or tightness
- Pins and needles
- Changes in tast and smell
- Changes in sleep/difficulty sleeping
- Difficulty concentrating and memory (brain fog)
Source: The London Borough of Havering, July 2024, https://www.havering.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid19/long-covid
There is a range of information for people with Long Covid and those supporting them, including:
- What Long Covid is and the symptoms
- What to do if you have symptoms
- BHRUT Long Covid Specialist Service
- Social prescribing and health coaches
- Help with Long Covid from our Local Area Coordinators
- Local support for your symptoms - Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Local support for your symptoms - Employment and financial options
- Local support for your symptoms – Physical health
- Other resources
For more information on support available visit: What Long Covid is and the symptoms | Long Covid | The London Borough Of Havering
[Source: The London Borough of Havering, July 2024, https://www.havering.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid19/long-covid/2]
Support from North East London Fundation Trust
NELFT provides holistic assessment and treatment programs to those who are experiencing ongoing symptom such as breathlessness, fatigue and brain fog for 12 weeks (about 3 months) or longer, after an acute COVID- 19 infection.
For more information and support available, visit: Information and advice on Long Covid | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Havering Long Covid Community Café
Do you, or someone you know have symptoms of Long Covid?
If so, come along and meet like minded people for a friendly chat.
Date: 28th February, 1.30pm to 3pm
Location: Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre Café (Hornchurch)
And if you are not already registered with Everyone Active (free), please do so before attending so you can book in on the day you arrive: Join - Everyone Active
For more information contact:
01708 4631 90 or haveringexcercisereferral@everyoneactive.com
Above event information has been provided by the London Borough of Havering.
Long covid clinic the difference it made
To understand how Long-Covid can support patients with above symptoms, watch the video published by North East London, from Consulstant Adam Ainley.
Long covid clinic the difference it made - YouTube (Video opens in new page)
Video published by NHS North East London available via: Long covid clinic the difference it made (youtube.com)