Long COVID care in the NHS

In this section, find out the care you can expect from the NHS when recovering from Long COVID, whether you were treated in hopsital, intensive care, or you’ve been managing your symptoms at home.

In this section:

• Read: How long have you had symptoms?
  1. less than 4 weeks
  2. 4 to 12 weeks
  3. 12 weeks +
• Read: Rehabilitation after staying in hospital
  1. What will happen if I've been in hospital? 
  2. What will happen if I stayed in intensive care (ICU)?​
• Read: What if I don’t have a rehabilitation plan?
• Read: What treatment can I expect if I have Long COVID symptoms?
  1. What will happen at my appointment?
  2. What tests will I have?
  3. What happens after my assessment? 
  4. Your COVID Recovery 
  5. What can I do to help myself? 
  6. What happens if I’m referred for rehabilitation?  
  7. What will my follow-up care look like? 
  8. Who will help with my care and recovery? 
  9. How can I prepare for my follow-up appointments?

Next: How long have you had symptoms?

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