Long COVID – An Update (recording of event held 10th February 2021)

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This session is for anyone working in primary, community and secondary care in Stockport who support or manage COVID-19 patients.

Course Aim

This session discussed how best to support and manage patients suffering from ‘Long Covid’, particularly focusing on the most common symptoms of respiratory problems, fatigue, persistent pain and psychological symptoms. The national guidance and tier 4 approach will be covered, as well as resources available to support patients.

Facilitators

• Dr Karen McEwan, Planned Care GP Lead, Stockport CCG
• Nicole Alkemade, Commissioning Lead Community Care, Stockport CCG
• Tina Betts, ME/CFS Clinical Lead, Stockport FT
• Dr Paul Hood, Clinical Psychologist, Stockport FT
• Dr Vandana Gupta, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, Stockport FT

Date/Time/Venue

This update took place on Wednesday 10th February 2021, a recording of the session is available by following this link Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group Covid Recovery in the Community – Training Event (stockportccg.nhs.uk)