Advice and help for long Covid sufferers

People in Strathearn suffering from ongoing Covid symptoms are reminded that useful information and guidance from NHS 24 is available at www.nhsinform.scot/ longer-term-effects-of-covid-19-long-covid

Most people recover from coronavirus within four weeks, but for some people symptoms can last longer, or new ones can develop.

Symptoms can also change over time and can affect anywhere in the body. This is often referred to as long Covid and can include breathlessness, a cough, aches and pains, insomnia and low mood or anxiety.

The information on NHSinform.scot includes the most common symptoms, how a patient is assessed and how to manage ongoing symptoms.

NHS 24’s medical director, Dr Laura Ryan, said:“Coronavirus can vary from person to person, and sometimes recovery can take longer than we would like. The important thing is not to compare with others and to take the time to look after ourselves. The information on NHS inform can really help with managing ongoing symptoms until they do naturally fade away.”

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf commented:“It is important that people with long Covid symptoms get the right advice and having all the information in one place will hopefully make it easier for them.

“The information and support available at NHS inform has been designed to help people with their recovery. The Long Covid Support Fund was established with £10m last month and was designed to maximise and improve the co-ordination of a range of existing services across the health and social care system and third sector in response to the condition.”