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# C19-YRS.me

A Self-Management Platform for Long COVID Rehabilitation

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- [More than a number; the limitations of the Clinical Frailty Scale for patient escalation decision making in COVID-19 (Halpin et al ACNR 2020)](https://c19-yrs.me/halpin-may20/) - The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) has been suggested as a tool to aid treatment escalation decisions for frontline clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the concept of frailty and role of the CFS. We explore the limitations of the CFS in people with stable long term health conditions and suggest organisations implement the new guidance with caution.
- [Meta-analysis of long terms outcomes in previous coronavirus outbreaks (Hassaan et al JRM 2020)](https://c19-yrs.me/march-2020-meta-analysis-of-long-terms-outcomes-in-previous-coronavirus-outbreaks-hassaan-et-al-jrm-2020/) - Long-term clinical outcomes in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus outbreaks after hospitalisation or ICU admission: A systematic review and meta-analysisSevere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) are two previous viral infection outbreaks similar to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Studies that have looked
- [Development of the C19-YRS telephone screening tool (Sivan et al ACNR 2020)](https://c19-yrs.me/development-of-the-c19-yrs-telephone-screening-tool-sivan-et-al-acnr-2020/) - Assessing long-term rehabilitation needs in COVID-19 survivors using a telephone screening tool (C19-YRS tool)A multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals came together to tackle this important issue of following up COVID-19 patients after hospital discharge. As face-face appointments were deemed risky due to lockdown measures, there was a need for virtual assessment of these patients. A
- [Development of an integrated rehabilitation pathway for individuals recovering from COVID-19 in the community (Sivan et al JRM 2020)](https://c19-yrs.me/development-of-an-integrated-rehabilitation-pathway-for-individuals-recovering-from-covid-19-in-the-community-sivan-et-al-jrm-2020/) - Development of an integrated rehabilitation pathway for individuals recovering from COVID-19 in the communityObjective: COVID-19 is a multisystem illness that has considerable long-term physical, psychological, cognitive, social and vocational sequelae in survivors. Given the scale of this burden and lockdown measures in most countries, there is a need for an integrated rehabilitation pathway using a
- [NHS England: National guidance for post-COVID syndrome assessment clinics (November 2020)](https://c19-yrs.me/nhs-england-national-guidance-for-post-covid-syndrome-assessment-clinics-november-2020/) - NHS England recently invested £20 M in setting up 40 Long COVID clinics to assess and manage these individuals. They have recommended the use of C19-YRS as an outcome measure to be used at first assessment, 6 weeks and 6 months to monitor progress. The purpose of this document is to provide commissioning guidance on
- [NHS England: National guidance for post-COVID syndrome assessment clinics (Version 2, April 2021)](https://c19-yrs.me/nhs-england-national-guidance-for-post-covid-syndrome-assessment-clinics-version-2-april-2021/) - NHS England and NHS Improvement recently published their updated National guidance for post-COVID syndrome assessment clinics in April 2021. The guidance builds upon its initial version, published in November 2020, which announced its £20 million investment into setting up 40 Long COVID clinics to assess and manage these individuals and recommended the use of the C19-YRS
- [NICE: COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing the long-term effects of COVID-19 (Dec 2020)](https://c19-yrs.me/covid-19-rapid-guideline-managing-the-long-term-effects-of-covid-19-dec-2020/) - This guideline covers identifying, assessing and managing the long-term effects of COVID-19, often described as ‘long COVID’. It makes recommendations about care in all healthcare settings for adults, children and young people who have new or ongoing symptoms 4 weeks or more after the start of acute COVID-19. It also includes advice on organising services
- [NICE guideline on long covid (Sivan et al. BMJ 2020)](https://c19-yrs.me/nice-guideline-on-long-covid-sivan-et-al-bmj-2020/) - Research must be done urgently to fill the many gaps in this new “living guideline”(Manoj Sivan and Sharon Taylor, 2020) The covid-19 pandemic has killed over 1.6 million people worldwide,1 caused the worst healthcare crisis of this century, and put a huge dent in our economies. The magnitude of the population still struggling with symptoms
- [Leeds Long Covid Rehab Service win the BMJ Clinical Leadership Team of the Year Award 2021](https://c19-yrs.me/leeds-long-covid-rehab-service-win-the-bmj-clinical-leadership-team-of-the-year-award-2021/) - On Wednesday, 29 September the winners of the 13th Annual BMJ Awards were announced at a virtual ceremony. In such a challenging year, we recognised the extraordinary and innovative work of healthcare teams across the UK, and presented them with their trophies.The Leeds Long Covid Rehab Service, provided by Leeds Community Healthcare Trust & Leeds
- [ELAROS and the Leeds Covid Rehab Team win Medipex's NHS Innovation Awards 2021](https://c19-yrs.me/elaros-and-the-leeds-covid-rehab-team-win-medipexs-nhs-innovation-awards-2021/) - On 22nd September, Medipex held their 14th NHS Innovation Awards, which recognises a wealth of inventive devices, technologies and systems designed to improve the health and wellbeing of NHS patients every year. The event is an opportunity to acknowledge and promote the achievements of Winners and Finalists who include NHS staff members, academic teams and
- [Digital C19-YRS Officially Launched](https://c19-yrs.me/digital-c19-yrs-officially-launched/) - Digital platform to support patients coping with long covid goes live People with long covid could be monitored with the aid of a ground-breaking mobile phone app and clinical website. The system has been developed to help NHS rehabilitation teams manage the large number of people suffering from the debilitating effects of the illness. Patients
- [University of Leeds awarded £3.4 million NIHR-funded long Covid research project with support from ELAROS](https://c19-yrs.me/uol-nihr-project-awarded/) - An extensive range of 15 projects from across the UK have been awarded a total of £19.6 million to examine causes of long COVID, trial drugs to tackle it, and investigate symptoms such as breathlessness and ‘brain fog’ that have become synonymous with the condition. Studies will also evaluate health services and explore ways patients
- [BBC North West feature C19-YRS in Salford](https://c19-yrs.me/bbc-north-west-feature-c19-yrs-in-salford/) - Northern Care Alliance NHS Group report the succeses of the digital C19-YRS platformThe Northern Care Alliance NHS group (NCA) has published an article detailing some of their experiences of using the Covid-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale (C19-YRS).All of the quotes in this article are taken from the original NCA press release which can be found here. You

## Pages

- [Home](https://c19-yrs.me/) - An online support resource library for the Long Covid community Content produced and contributed by NHS Trusts in Leeds, Bradford, Cambridge, Greater Manchester, UCL; and a range of charities and organisations including NHS Scotland, World Health Organisation, MIND and more. What is Long COVID? Post (acute) COVID-19 Syndrome is also called Long COVID. It describes
- [Physical activity and exercise](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-physical-activity-and-exercise/) - Physical activity advice Menu Introduction The BORG Scale Phases of excercise Resources Back to resources menu Disclaimer: this chapter has been curated using content provided by health professionals from organisations cited at the bottom of this page.Please take caution when considering certain activities and exercise for those that are able to, and consider seeking advice
- [ME/CFS - Guide to Symptom Management](https://c19-yrs.me/bacme-guide-to-symptom-management/) - ME/CFS - A Guide to Symptom Management Menu Aim of this Resource Introduction to ME/CFS Introduction to The Guide to Symptom Management How do these systems work? How do these systems interact with each other? What might go wrong with ME/CFS? What can be done about dysregulation? Resources Back to resources Aim of this Resource
- [BACME - Post-Exertional Malaise](https://c19-yrs.me/bacme-post-exertional-malaise/) - Post-Exertional Malaise Menu Introduction Post-Exertional Malaise - Overview Principles of PEM Management Resources Back to resources Introduction There are many different causes of fatigue, some of which are not picked up on laboratory tests or routine investigations. It is important to be able to recognise different patterns of fatigue to identify the likely underlying cause
- [Useful resources](https://c19-yrs.me/useful-resources/) - Useful Resources Menu Below you will find a variety of support resources in PDF and video format, or via external weblink, created by NHS organisations, charities, and associated support groups, which have been shared for public use. Some of the NHS resources have been created for use in their local clinics and may include references
- [BACME - An Introduction to Dysregulation in ME/CFS](https://c19-yrs.me/bacme-an-introduction-to-dysregulation-in-me-cfs/) - An Introduction to Dysregulation in ME/CFS Menu Introduction How do these systems work? How do these systems interact with each other? What might go wrong with ME/CFS? What can be done about dysregulation? Resources Back to resources Introduction Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a multi-system illness that affects many different aspects of the body’s
- [BACME - Post Viral Fatigue](https://c19-yrs.me/bacme-post-viral-fatigue/) - A Guide to Management of Post-Viral Fatigue Menu Introduction Background information How to manage fatigue? How do I know if I have ME/CFS? What if I am not improving? Resources Back to resources lntroduction Why does it matter how you manage fatigue when you have been ill? This guideline aims to give advice to help
- [BACME - Dysautonomia](https://c19-yrs.me/bacme-dysautonomia/) - Dysautonomia Menu Introduction Physiological Dysregulation in ME/CFS The Autonomic Nervous System Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction 'Dysautonomia' Common Dysautonomia Symptoms in ME/CFS Potential triggers for Dysautonomia Strategies to help dysautonomia symptoms Resources Back to resources lntroduction ME/CFS is a complex multisystem condition and research is slowly helping us piece together the abnormal physiology that leads to
- [IGLOo Guide for Colleagues](https://c19-yrs.me/igloo-guide-for-colleagues/) - IGLOo Guide for Colleagues Menu Introduction What is Stress, Anxiety and Depression Understanding your IGLOo How Strong is your IGLOo Further Information Resource Back to resources menu Introduction What can you do to help a colleague returning to work? Many people do not know what to say or do when a colleague comes backto work.
- [IGLOo Guide for Line Managers](https://c19-yrs.me/igloo-guide-for-line-managers/) - IGLOo Guide for Line Managers Menu Introduction What is Stress, Anxiety and Depression Understanding your IGLOo How Strong is your IGLOo Further Information Resource Back to resources menu Introduction What can you do to help a team member returning to work? Many people do not know what to say or do when a team member
- [Sleep](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-sleep/) - Sleep Menu Introduction Circadian rhythm Sleep Cycle Sleep disorders and factors affecting sleep Sleep Deprivation Sleep Hygiene Sleep diary and tracking devices Further Help Resources Back to resources menu What is Sleep? A naturally recurring state of body and mind which typically recurs for several hours every night where:The nervous system is relatively inactiveSensory activity
- [Pain Management](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-pain-management/) - Pain Management Menu Introduction The Nervous System Tissue tolerance and pain A biopsychocosocial experience Self-management Pain management strategies Resources Back to resources menu What is pain? We all experience pain; some more than others and there are many kinds of pain. There can be sudden pain when we fall and cut our knee or twist
- [Fatigue](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-fatigue/) - Fatigue Menu Introduction Managing Post Viral Fatigue Using an Activity Diary What is PACING? Making Lifestyle Changes Recovery Tips Resources Back to resources menu How do I know its Post Viral Fatigue and not just normal tiredness? Post-Viral Fatigue is when you have an extended period of feeling unwell and fatigued following a viral infection.
- [Communication](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-communication/) - Communication Menu Communication Resources Back to resources menu Sometimes people experience difficulties with their ability to communicate; this can affect the way that they communicate with other people. You may experience on or more of the following difficulties Understanding what people are saying to youReadingPutting your thoughts and feelings into wordsHaving a conversationFinding the correct
- [Cognition](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-cognition/) - Cognition Menu Introduction Symptoms and Causes of Brain Fog Assessment of Brain Fog Treatment/ Management of Brain Fog Attention and Concentration Memory Planning and organisational skills Communication and word-finding Resources Back to resources menu What is Brain Fog? The term ‘brain fog’ is generally used by patients to describe the feeling of being mentally slow,
- [Breathlessness and cough](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-breathlessness-and-cough/) - Breathlessness and Long COVID Menu Introduction Breathing control Techniques for managing breathlessness Suppressing the urge to cough Types of cough Resources Back to resources What is breathlessness? Breathlessness is a very common symptom in people with long COVID. Your lungs can become inflamed with your initial infection and the effort of breathing can increase.You may
- [Anxiety](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-anxiety/) - Anxiety Menu Introduction What causes anxiety? Typical symptoms of anxiety Breaking the cycle of anxiety Cognitive distortions Treatments for anxiety Helplines and support groups Resources Back to resources menu What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry or fear. This is a naturally occurring emotion that serves as an automatic response to danger,
- [Voice advice](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-voice-advice/) - Voice Advice Menu How can COVID-19 affect my voice? Voice Advice Resources Back to resources menu How can COVID-19 affect my voice? COVID-19 can cause a sore throat, laryngitis and a cough, and some people may have needed a ventilator with a breathing tube through the voice-box which can cause an injury. Your voice may
- [Managing daily activity](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-managing-daily-activity/) - Managing daily activity Menu Introduction Types of activity Pacing Starting a routine Do the activities you enjoy Increasing activity Back to resources While you are experiencing long COVID symptoms, you might find that you need to rest or sleep more as you recover. During this time, you may also find that your symptoms get worse
- [Return to Work](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-return-to-work/) - Return to Work Menu Introduction Symptoms and Effects Absence and sickness due to Long-COVID Role of employers and legislation Returning to work Managing workloads, tasks and break planning Summary of top tips Resources Back to resources menu Introduction 44% of those experiencing Long Covid reported a significant impact on their work – Office for National
- [ELAROS](https://c19-yrs.me/elaros-team-page/) - Meet the team Professor Paul O'BrienCEO & Director Bio Professor Paul O’Brien Chief Executive Officer & Director Professor Paul O’ Brien was appointed CEO of ELAROS 24/7 in April 2012. Paul has held senior posts in the private sector (Chief Executive), local government (Chief Officer), health (Director in West Essex NHS Trust) and education (Head
- [Sleeping Well](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-sleeping-well/) - Sleeping Well Menu Improving Sleep Tips to help improve your sleep Summary More useful resources Back to resources Improving Sleep It is common to experience problems with our sleeping pattern with long COVID. Some find it difficult to fall asleep, while others find they wake up more during the night. Improving your sleep is important
- [Eating Well](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-eating-well/) - Eating Well Menu Eating well after COVID Foods Managing your weight More useful resources Back to resources Eating well after COVID After recovering from COVID you might have symptoms such as feeling sick (nausea) and tummy (abdominal) pain, which can affect your eating and weight. You might find that foods you used to enjoy taste
- [Managing emotions and feelings](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-managing-emotions/) - Managing emotions and feelings Menu Illness and uncertainty Stress What you can do to help When to worry about mood More useful resources Back to resources Illness and uncertainty It’s very common for anyone with a health difficulty to struggle emotionally with their symptoms and the changes to their lives. This is particularly the case
- [Social life and hobbies](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-social-life-and-hobbies/) - Social life and hobbies Menu Social life and hobbies Resources Back to resources menu When you have been ill, you may feel different, and you might not want to do the things you used to enjoy.You may not feel like seeing lots of people at the same time, and you might find it hard to
- [Emotional Impact of Long Covid](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-the-emotional-impact-of-long-covid/) - Emotional Impact of Long COVID Menu Emotional Impact of Long COVID What can help? Thinking patterns and symptoms Resources Back to resources menu The experience of having COVID-19 can be very frightening. It is understandable that the experience and then suffering from ongoing symptoms months after contracting the virus can have a huge emotional impact.Having
- [Nutrition and Hydration](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-nutrition-and-hydration/) - Nutrition and Hydration Menu Introduction Nutrition and Hydration management Swallowing advice Resources Back to resources menu Introduction Good nutrition and hydration help to support your body in fighting Covid-19 as well as helping to rebuild your muscle strength and function as part of your rehabilitation. Even though you may not feel hungry or thirsty, it
- [Resources Menu](https://c19-yrs.me/resources-menu/) - Resources For Adults For Children and Young People The symptom advice on this website is for the most common symptoms of Long-COVID, but it’s possible that you may be experiencing symptoms that are not mentioned here. If you are in need of support with any symptoms not mentioned above, then you may find our useful
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- [Awards](https://c19-yrs.me/about/awards/) - Awards Outstanding Collaboration with Industry Innovate Award 2022 Click to find out more ELAROS, Leeds Community Healthcare, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust win the Outstanding Collaboration with Industry award at the national AHSN Network and NHS Confederation Innovate Awards The win was based upon the entry: “The world’s first validated digital system for the initial assessment,
- [Resources](https://c19-yrs.me/resources/)
- [What is long Covid?](https://c19-yrs.me/what-is-long-covid/) - What is long COVID? 🔊 Listen to this Post COVID-19 Syndrome is also called long COVID. It describes the signs and symptoms that develop during or following an infection consistent with COVID-19, which continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis.The condition usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often
- [Leeds team page](https://c19-yrs.me/leeds-team-page/) - Meet the team The original C19-YRS paper questionnaire was developed by a team of clinicians and academics from The University of Leeds, Leeds Community Healthcare and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts and Airedale NHS Trust during the first wave of COVID-19. The core team has been supported by research-active clinicians across the UK and internationally to
- [Leeds COVID Rehab Team page](https://c19-yrs.me/leeds-covid-rehab-team-page/) - Meet the team The Leeds Long Covid Community Rehabilitation Service is a partnership between Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust and The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The service has been developed to help people in Leeds who are experiencing new, long lasting problems 12 weeks or more after a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection which are significantly impacting how they
- [CPFT Post Covid Service](https://c19-yrs.me/about/the-team/cpft-post-covid-service/) - Cambridge and Peterborough Post Covid Service The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Post-Covid Service is a partnership between Cambridge and Peterborough Foundation Trust, Cambridge University Hospital and North West Anglia Foundation Trust. The service was developed to meet the needs of patients in the area suffering with Long Covid. The assessment pathway is supported by the community
- [C19-YRS Assessment](https://c19-yrs.me/about/c19-yrs-assessment/) - The C19-YRS Assessment The C19-YRS outcome measure is a clinically validated outcome measure recommended for use by NHS England to routinely capture the severity of symptoms that persist longer than 4 or more weeks after contracting COVID-19.The original format was developed by clinical academics at The University of Leeds, Leeds Community Healthcare, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts based
- [Contact](https://c19-yrs.me/contact/) - Contact Us For general enquiries, sales and technical support or to make any comments and suggestions about our website, contact us below at: c19-yrs@elaros.comwww.c19-yrs.com hello@elaros.comwww.elaros.comElectric WorksSheffield Digital Campus 3 Concourse Way, S1 2BJSheffield
- [Leeds COVID Rehab Team](https://c19-yrs.me/about/the-team/leeds-covid-rehab-team/) - Meet the team The Leeds Long Covid Community Rehabilitation Service is a partnership between Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust and The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The service has been developed to help people in Leeds who are experiencing new, long lasting problems 12 weeks or more after a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection which are significantly impacting
- [C19-YRS Team](https://c19-yrs.me/about/the-team/c19-yrs-team/) - Meet the team The original C19-YRS scale was developed by a team of clinicians and academics from The University of Leeds, Leeds Community Healthcare and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts and Airedale NHS Trust during the first wave of COVID-19. The core team has been supported by research-active clinicians across the UK and internationally to
- [The Salford and NCA team](https://c19-yrs.me/about/the-team/salford-and-nca-team/) - The C19-YRS Assessment The C19-YRS outcome measure is a clinically validated outcome measure recommended for use by NHS England to routinely capture the severity of symptoms that persist longer than 4 or more weeks after contracting COVID-19. The original format was developed by clinical academics at The University of Leeds, Leeds Community Healthcare, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts based
- [The Team](https://c19-yrs.me/about/the-team/)
- [Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service](https://c19-yrs.me/leeds-mental-wellbeing-service/) - Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) The Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service provides psychological therapy and support for common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression.They offer a range of psychological treatments including workshops, group classes, one-to-one sessions and a range of online support options.Their treatments are available for those aged 17 and over, and who
- [Privacy Policy](https://c19-yrs.me/privacy-policy/) - C19-YRS PRIVACY POLICY INTRODUCTION Welcome to ELAROS 24/7 Limited’s (ELAROS) privacy policy for C19-YRS. ELAROS respects personal privacy and is committed to protecting personal data and fully complying with its legal obligations under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. ELAROS is a ‘data processor’ in respect of C19-YRS, which means that we only
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- [Daniel Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=daniel-bio) - Daniel Weatherill Trainee Management AccountantDan is a recent graduate from The University of Sheffield, studying Business Management.He particularly enjoyed the maths and data side of his course, exploring how software can assist with decision making. He also found a particular interest in the responsible business side of the course, such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate
- [Toby Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=toby-bio) - Toby Boud Research and Development ManagerToby is a recent graduate from The University of Sheffield, with an MEng in Biomaterials Science and Engineering. This is an interdisciplinary degree studying materials for use inside the body, it draws aspects from materials science and bioengineering; covering topics such as materials processing, cell and molecular biology, physics of living
- [Oliwia Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=oliwia-bio) - Oliwia ZwaraBusiness Communications ManagerOliwia was selected to join the company’s summer placement programme whilst completing her University of Sheffield’s MEng Bioengineering degree. Whilst specialising in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, the degree also offered her exposure to fields like computer science, medicine and material science as well as industry focused project management. Having worked on designing and manufacturing
- [Jen Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=jen-bio) - Jennifer McDonaldMammoScreen Project ManagerIn March 2023, Jennifer began in her new role at ELAROS as MammoScreen Project Manager. Her primary responsibility will be delivering ELAROS’ role in the multinational MammoScreen project, which uses ultra-wideband (UWB) imaging methods for accurate, effective and safer screening of breast cancer.After graduating from the University of York with a master’s
- [Innovate Award Pop-up](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=innovate-award-pop-up) - ELAROS, Leeds Community Healthcare, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust win the Outstanding Collaboration with Industry award at the national AHSN Network and NHS Confederation Innovate Awards The win was based upon the entry: “The world’s first validated digital system for the initial assessment, triage, management, monitoring and rehabilitation of patients with Long COVID”, and builds upon
- [Medipex Award Pop-up](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=medipex-award-pop-up) - ELAROS, The University of Leeds, Leeds Community Healthcare Trust,and Leeds Teaching Hospitals are joint winners inMedipex’s NHS Innovation Awards 2021On 22nd September, Medipex held their 14th NHS Innovation Awards, which recognises a wealth of inventive devices, technologies and systems designed to improve the health and wellbeing of NHS patients every year. The event is an
- [BMJ Award Pop-up](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=bmj-award-pop-up) - The Leeds Long Covid Rehab Service, provided by Leeds Community Healthcare Trust & Leeds Teaching Hospitals, has been awarded the 2021 BMJ Clinical Leadership Team of the Year Award. This award recognises a team that exemplifies the qualities of clinical leadership, requiring ideas and enthusiasm and often by doing things differently.To find out more about the
- [Oscar Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=oscar-bio) - Oscar PetherickResearch & Development ManagerOscar joined ELAROS in July 2021, following the completion of the University of Sheffield’s multidisciplinary MEng Bioengineering degree.Appointed to the role of Graduate Research and Development Associate, Oscar worked across all aspects of the development of the C19-YRS, which was quickly gaining traction amongst NHS Long COVID clinics. During this time,
- [Thomas Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=thomas-bio) - Dr Tom RichardsScientific Director of NeuRestoreDr Thomas Richards joined Elaros in 2022 as Scientific Director of the Neu-Restore platform. He studied a BSc in Medical Science (2014) followed by a PhD in neurophysiology (2018) at the University of Leeds. During his doctoral studies, he worked both in research, studying motor control pathways, and in education,
- [Roman Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=roman-bio) - Román Rocha LawrenceDirector of Research & DevelopmentRomán Rocha Lawrence joined ELAROS in July 2019 as our Graduate Research & Development Manager after graduating from The University of Sheffield with a First Class Honours MEng Degree in Bioengineering.As part of his degree which drew on various engineering disciplines, management, science and medicine, Román specialised in Biomaterials,
- [Peters Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=peters-bio) - Peter Cunliffe Finance DirectorPeter Cunliffe qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1983, having trained in Birmingham with one of the then ‘Big 4’ accountancy firms, Deloitte Haskins and Sells.Since qualifying, Peter has worked in various finance and accounting roles for a wide spectrum of businesses, both in terms of size (£3m up to £1.2bn turnover) and
- [Henry Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=henry-bio) - Henry RobinsonRegulatory Affairs & IT ManagerIn July 2022, Henry began in the new role of Regulatory Affairs and IT Manager. In this role he will ensure that Elaros and its products conform to the highest regulatory standards, and that our IT systems are secure for both staff and customers. He will bring his experiences in
- [Pauls Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=pauls-bio) - Professor Paul O’Brien Chief Executive Officer & Director Professor Paul O’ Brien was appointed CEO of ELAROS 24/7 in April 2012. Paul has held senior posts in the private sector (Chief Executive), local government (Chief Officer), health (Director in West Essex NHS Trust) and education (Head of Department). He has previous venture start-up experience having
- [Rachel Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=rachel-bio) - Rachel Tarrant BScRachel Tarrant BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, PG Dip Advancing Respiratory Physiotherapy.Rachel is a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and is one the Clinical Leads and Clinical Co-ordinators for the Long COVID Community Rehabilitation service at Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.Rachel has over 17 years’ experience since qualifying as a Physiotherapist. She has special
- [Sophie France Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=sophie-france-bio) - Sophie France BScSophie France BSc (Hons) MSc Occupational TherapySophie is the Neurological Specialist work for Leeds Long Covid Community Rehabilitation Service. Sophie qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2013 – since then she has focused her career on the rehabilitation of those with neurological conditions. Her background in neurological rehabilitation allows her to bring these skills
- [Hannah Diskin Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=hannah-diskin-bio) - Hannah Diskin BSc, RDHannah Diskin BSc (Hons) Biosciences and Health, PG Dip DieteticsHannah is a Community Dietitian and Clinical Lead for Dietetics in the Long COVID Community Rehabilitation service at Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.Hannah qualified as a Dietitian in 2004 in Leeds. She has worked in large teaching hospitals and in the community in a
- [Fiona Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=fiona-bio) - Fiona Cicognini BScFiona Cicognini BSc (Hons) Speech and Language TherapyFiona is a specialist ENT Speech and Language Therapist and specialist Respiratory SLT working in Leeds Teaching Hospitals within ENT and Leeds Chest Clinic.Fiona has over 11years experience since qualifying as a Speech and Language Therapist.She has a special interest in managing upper airway disorders including
- [Jenna Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=jenna-bio) - Jenna Shardha BScJenna Shardha BSc (Hons) Occupational TherapyJenna is a specialist Occupational Therapist working in the Leeds Long COVID Community Rehabilitation service at Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.Jenna has over 10 years’ experience since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2010. She has worked in a variety of clinical areas since qualifying including both mental and
- [Denise Ross Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=denise-ross-bio) - Dr Denise Ross MCSP, PhD Dr Denise Ross is a clinical academic specialist physiotherapist within the field of complex and neurological rehabilitation. She works at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and leads R&I for the Physiotherapy Services. Denise has been instrumental in the development of the COVID rehabilitation pathway in Leeds and works within the
- [Jenny Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=jenny-bio) - Jenny Davison BScJenny Davison BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MSc Professional Health and Social Care.Jenny is a Community Physiotherapist, Clinical Lead and Clinical Co-ordinator for the Long COVID Community Rehabilitation service at Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.Jenny has over 15 years’ experience since qualifying as a Physiotherapist in 2006 in the UK. She has worked in the UK
- [Sophie Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=sophie-bio) - Sophie MakowerSophie Makower qualified as a physiotherapist in 1989. After gaining broad experience she specialised in neurology. She has worked clinically for many years in rehabilitation, working with patients with a variety of conditions and within different NHS services and settings – inpatients, outpatients and community. She has had a variety of research experience within
- [Amy Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=amy-bio) - Amy ParkinAmy is a senior neurological occupational therapist, currently on secondment with the COVID research team. She usually works at a specialist complex neurological rehabilitation unit, with a special interest in traumatic brain injury and motor processing. She is advancing her research skills in preparation for return to clinical practice and potential clinical academic career.Research
- [Jeremy Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=jeremy-bio) - Jeremy Gee Bsc Msc mCSPJeremy qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2009 working rotationally across a wide variety of key areas within Airedale NHS Foundation Trust before focussing mainly on rehabilitation of older adults both in inpatient and community settings. After completing a Masters in Advanced Practice at the University of Leeds in 2019 Jeremy has
- [Denise Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=denise-bio) - Dr Denise Ross MCSP, PhDDr Denise Ross is a clinical academic specialist physiotherapist within the field of complex and neurological rehabilitation. She works at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and leads R&I for the Physiotherapy Services.Denise has been instrumental in the development of the COVID rehabilitation pathway in Leeds and works within the Leeds COVID
- [Nick Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=nick-bio) - Dr Nick Preston PhDDr Nick Preston is a postdoctoral researcher with a background in adult and paediatric physiotherapy (Neuro-Development, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics, Neurological Wards and Respiratory Care (ICU, Cardiac ICU, Neonatal Intensive Care and Surgery) and in the community (schools, homes and clinics)). Nick has held posts in the Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at The
- [Stephen Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=stephen-bio) - Dr Stephen HalpinStephen Halpin is a consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine in the NHS in Leeds, and Senior Clinical Research Fellow in the University of Leeds. He has been central to developing the city’s nationally leading Community Covid-19 Rehabilitation Pathway and works clinically with patients with Long Covid /post Covid-19 Syndrome. His other areas of practice
- [Mike Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=mike-bio) - Dr Mike Horton PhDDr Horton is an academic Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, and the Director of Leeds Psychometric Laboratory for Health Sciences. He has over fifteen years of applied health research experience, and his research interests focus around measurement science, psychometrics, and implementing Rasch Measurement Theory to create measures of latent constructs.
- [Rory Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=rory-bio) - Professor Rory O’ConnorRory O’Connor is the Charterhouse Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chair of the Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and a Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds. He is Lead Clinician and honorary consultant rehabilitation physician in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He is also Deputy Clinical Director and Rehabilitation Technology
- [Manoj Bio](https://c19-yrs.me/?ae_global_templates=manoj-bio) - Dr Manoj Sivan MD FRCP (Ed)Dr Manoj Sivan MD FRCP (Ed) is an Associate Clinical Professor and Honorary Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine (RM) with University of Leeds and Leeds NHS Trusts. He led UK’s first study on Covid-19 long term symptoms (long Covid) published in July 2020 that led to the setting up of UK’s

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