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NIHR Long Covid research update
The NIHR has launched new content to outline the wide range of research studies on understanding Long Covid
Karen Matthews
May 16, 20221 min read
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Long Covid was debated on 31/03/2022 in the House of Commons - watch it here
Long Covid was debated on 31/03/2022 in the House of Commons - watch it here
Long Covid SOS
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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Statement in response to the Prime Minister’s announcement on 21/02/2022 removing all Covid measures
Today’s announcement from Boris Johnson is yet another blow to those who are living with the long term effects of Covid-19.
Long Covid SOS
Feb 21, 20222 min read
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Statement from LongCovidSOS about further easing of restrictions announced by Boris Johnson 09/02/22
Statement from LongCovidSOS about further easing of restrictions announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 9th February 2022
Long Covid SOS
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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"We cannot afford to let them down" The Health & Social Care Select Committee publishes their report
"Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic" LongCovidSOS were asked to submit written evidence to this inquiry (see this post) and also...
Ondine Sherwood
Jan 11, 20224 min read
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LongCovidSOS submit evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee inquiry into the Backlog
We were asked to submit evidence to the committee's inquiry "Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic" You can read our submission on th
Long Covid SOS
Sep 18, 202110 min read
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LongCovidSOS writes to Sajid Javid: "We must take long covid into account when easing restrictions"
We ask you to urgently reconsider the timing of the removal of all measures to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Any steps towards
Long Covid SOS
Jul 15, 20213 min read
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LongCovidSOS publish results of their survey into the impact of vaccination on Long Covid Symptoms
Since the rollout of the vaccine programme, there has been concern among those with Long Covid that vaccination could exacerbate their sympt
Ondine Sherwood
May 18, 20213 min read
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Research is needed now to help people with Long Covid
This is an extract of a letter Long Covid SOS sent to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock in February 2021...
Ondine Sherwood
Apr 22, 20213 min read
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Long Covid was debated on 14/01/2021 in the House of Commons - watch it here
You can watch the Q&A on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zba6Un11dBM
Ondine Sherwood
Jan 14, 20211 min read
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The risk of Long Covid must be a primary consideration in policy decisions
The potential for Covid-19 to cause significant morbidity is now recognised. We are asking you to please make Long Covid a primary consider
Ondine Sherwood
Jan 12, 20214 min read
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Why 'Post Covid-19 Syndrome' is the wrong choice of name
‘Long Covid’ is a patient-derived term which, as has been acknowledged, has been embraced by the entire community of sufferers.
Ondine Sherwood
Nov 16, 20204 min read
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LongCovidSOS Respond to the NHS 5 Part Package of measures to help Long Covid patients
You can read about the measures here This feedback has been shared with NHS England Thank you Professor Powis for responding to the Open...
Ondine Sherwood
Oct 14, 20204 min read
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Long Covid SOS Starts Conversation with NHS England about Long Covid Services
Long Covid SOS met with NHS England to discuss treatment and services for those with Long Covid.
Long Covid SOS
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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Matt Hancock acknowledges Long Covid at the Health and Social Care Committee
Long covid has at last been acknowledged by the UK Government. Two months after our Open Letter was sent to Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock...
Ondine Sherwood
Sep 10, 20201 min read
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Long Covid SOS organise historical meeting with the WHO
This article was originally posted in the BMJ Blog and this extract has been reproduced with kind permission We have heard your message...
Long Covid SOS
Sep 8, 20203 min read
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LongCovidSOS respond to the new NHS 'Your Covid Recovery' service
We welcome the Your Covid Recovery portal but believe at present it cannot fully address the needs of the majority of Long Covid sufferers.
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Aug 7, 20203 min read
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Where does the UK government stand on Long Covid?
When we first started our campaign, our primary goal, was to achieve recognition by the U.K. government. Though we’ve yet to achieve that...
haylock53
Aug 6, 20202 min read
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Long Covid sufferers present evidence to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus
Sufferers from the Long Covid Support Group were called on today to present evidence to the U.K. All Party Parliamentary Group, formed to...
haylock53
Aug 5, 20201 min read
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LongCovidSOS feature in a Financial Times article on Long Covid
Two members of LongCovidSOS, myself and Ondine Sherwood, have featured in an article in the Financial Times, discussing #LongCovid. Read...
Long Covid SOS
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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