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 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
