Type
Adult Services - Post covid assessment serviceThis service supports people post covid infection. The service is based on rehabilitation and therapy to support self-management recovery. The service is mainly in people's own home, in groups or via remote support. The team includes therapists with a range of experience in supporting rehabilitation in short and long-term conditions.
Patients are usually assessed by an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist within 6 weeks of referral, however at times of high demand this may take longer. NHFT also work in conjunction with system partners such as local GP Practices and hospitals to ensure patients are supported.
Who is this service for? People who have had COVID infection, whether diagnosed or not, where they experience ongoing health issues as a result of their illness.
How do I register for this service?
This service requires a GP referral.
Anyone concerned that they might have had covid that is not improving as expected, should seek advice and support from their GP surgery. Their GP team will be able to assess them and may offer a range of tests that are tailored to their individual signs and symptoms. If appropriate, they will make a referral to this service.
Contact us
If you are not already registered with this the service, it requires a referral from a GP. Please contact your GP surgery
If you are already registered you can contact us by emailing:
LongCovid@nhft.nhs.uk
Meet the team
Physiotherapists support patients with initial assessments, breathing techniques, general mobility and strengthening exercises to improve your day-to-day function.
Occupational therapist support patients with initial assessments and working with patients who may have difficulties carrying out day-to-day activities due to long covid.
Care coordinators assisting with the patient pathway in the community to ensure patients are well supported with their suggested plans for rehabilitation.
Service manager operational management and support.
Administrative team managing and processing referrals, managing queries and booking service user appointments
Useful resources and links
Your covid recovery national website
Brain Fog Management Guides [pdf] 344KB
Breathing Space - Long Covid Support Kicking Backing Long Covid Poster [pdf] 549KB
Post Covid-19 Assessment Service - Fatigue Management Group [pdf] 878KB
Post covid assessment service [pdf] 877KB
Post COVID-19 Assessment Service Information Leaflet [pdf] 1MB
NHS Post Covid-19 - Patient Information Pack [pdf] 900KB
Researching long COVID | Nationa Institute for Health and Care Research
Long Covid Support - registered charity
Relaxation Resources and Links:
The Free Mindfulness Project— Free Resources
15 Minute Colour Breathing Meditation
15 Minute Guided Imagery Meditation Exercise
20 Minute Guided Meditation: Full-body Relaxation and Active Body Scan
5 min Gentle Yoga Stretches for Bedtime
Healing SLEEP Harmony: REM Sleep Music, Inner Peace Meditation— Binaual Beats
Tai Chi Shibashi Qigong Seated — Part 1
Apps Available include:
- Insight Timer
- Ten Percent Happier
- Headspace
- The Mindfulness App
- Calm
- Action for Happiness
- Waking Up