Our Long COVID Assessment and Rehabilitation Service is designed to provide physical and psychological support for patients who are experiencing ongoing symptoms and complications after having the virus. At present, we offer virtual sessions only.
The service is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team which includes a community GP, pharmacists, physiotherapists, pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory nurses, speech and language therapists, dietitians, occupational therapists and clinical psychologists. The team works closely with colleagues in social care, acute hospitals, mental health and the voluntary sector to deliver a holistic approach to each patient’s care.
Patients who are 18 or over with an East & North Herts GP, who have had COVID-19 and require ongoing support can be referred to the service by their GP or an acute hospital. Please note that the service does not allow self-referrals.
Our information pack for patients who have had confirmed COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms has a lot of helpful information for managing symptoms and concerns, including:
- Managing breathlessness
- Suppressing a cough
- Dealing with fatigue and mental fatigue
- Pacing your recovery
- Dealing with the emotional impact of COVID-19
- Advice on physical activity and social life
Click here to download the information pack.
Please note that the service does not accept self-referrals.
Referrals should be made on the referral form below, which should be completed along with the patient questionnaire. The referral form is also available on the ARDENS system for primary care colleagues. The patient questionnaire can be completed by the patient with the referrer or independently. The postal address for returning patient questionnaires is included in the service summaries below.
The pathways for the service are available here to download:
Summaries of the service for both primary care and acute referrers are here to download:
A comprehensive information pack for patients who have had confirmed COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms is available here.
