Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what types of support are being provided to people with long covid; and what assessment he has made of the impact of that support on recipients.
COVID-19 is a new disease and it is not yet clear what the physical, psychological and rehabilitation needs will be for those experiencing long-term effects. As our understanding develops, we will ensure the correct support is in place.
NHS England and NHS Improvement have established specialist services in England to assess adults, children and young people experiencing long-term effects of COVID-19 infection and direct them to appropriate care pathways. The ‘Your COVID Recovery’ online service also provides an interactive and personalised recovery programme.