CHOOSING LONDON FOR HEALTHCARE
LEADING THE WAY IN LONG COVID CARE Post Covid-19 Inpatient Rehabilitation Programme
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, our knowledge of the virus has steadily grown, with increased understanding of how to contain the virus and the best approach for treating patients.
by multidisciplinary teams, with leading specialists collaborating to design bespoke treatment plans tailored to the symptoms and needs of each individual patient.
Long Covid Clinic One aspect of the virus about which we are continuing to discover more every day is the condition known as ‘Long Covid’ – a term encompassing the multifaceted range of symptoms that can persist for weeks, or even months, beyond the initial illness. With data by the Office for National Statistics estimating that one in 10 people infected with Covid-19 experience symptoms that last for three months or longer, this is clearly a significant problem impacting many people globally. At Cromwell Hospital, we have introduced new, expert-led inpatient and outpatient services to support patients with Long Covid to recover and return to their optimum health. Our Long Covid services are delivered
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The Long Covid Clinic is led by a team of world-leading consultants specialising in treating respiratory conditions. At the clinic, tailored treatment plans are prescribed to address the varied symptoms of Long Covid. These include respiratory issues, fatigue and joint or muscle pain, as well as any mental health symptoms, such as anxiety. After an initial consultation, a personalised set of tests will be devised and, from this, a tailored treatment plan will be created. If required, the treatment plan will incorporate onward referrals to other key specialists, including cardiologists, neurologists, specialist respiratory physiotherapists, as well as sleep experts and psychiatrists.
