Stirling University researchers launch Long Covid resource

It's hoped a new resource will help people in the Forth Valley who are living with Long Covid.

It has been developed by researchers at the University of Stirling, following two years of studies.

The resource is detailing the experiences of people who're suffering with Long Covid, and aims to provide practical support.

It is published and freely available on healthtalk.org – a website run by the Dipex Charity – which attracts millions of visitors each year.

Professor Hunt said: “This is a very valuable resource for patients, family and healthcare professionals and is the first resource of its kind to detail the lived experiences of adults with Long Covid, providing practical information and support for those affected and their families and carers.

“Many people experiencing Long Covid feel disbelieved about the debilitating nature of their illness, and many members of the healthcare professions and public don’t appreciate that Long Covid can affect people of all ages and people who were very healthy and physically active people before they got Covid.”

Dr Alice Maclean, a specialist in patient experiences of illness, also based at Stirling’s ISMH, said “The resource, now available on healthtalk.org, can be used in training for doctors, nurses, social care and other healthcare workers – and ultimately improve care to patients.”