ALLIANCE response to the COVID-19 Recovery Committee Inquiry on Long Covid
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 3rd February 2023
The response calls for more recognition of Long Covid, and outlines the key priorities for research into the condition.
The COVID-19 Recovery Committee is currently undertaking an inquiry into Long Covid to scrutinise what action the Scottish Government is taking to address Long Covid.
The inquiry is focused on three key themes:
- Awareness and recognition
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Study and research
The ALLIANCE has responded to the Committee’s Call for Views, drawing on findings from core pieces of work undertaken by the ALLIANCE in relation to Long Covid.
Our response highlights the need for more public awareness of the life circumstances of people of all ages living with Long Covid in Scotland, calling for information on symptoms, medical treatment options, and available social support to be shared with healthcare professionals, people living with Long Covid, unpaid carers, and the general public.
Additionally, our response calls for holistic and integrated care and support which takes account of every aspect of people’s individual needs, including access to supported self management, employment support, financial support, community support, and mental health support.
We also highlight key areas for further research and engagement, emphasising that future research must prioritise the voice of lived experience to ensure that learning is captured and used to inform care and support for people living with Long Covid.
The response includes findings from a commissioned research report by E.Miller, ‘Accessing social support for Long Covid‘, the Long Covid Lived Experience Survey undertaken by the ALLIANCE, and an anthology of Opinions about people’s experiences of Long Covid.
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