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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 or links to local services that cannot be accessed by the general public. If you see any references or recommendations to local services, please ignore these as these are intended only for patients in their area.
Leeds Partnership NHS Trusts booklets
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Post COVID Service Resources
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Post COVID Service Videos
Introduction to Long Covid and the CPFT Post Covid Service
Managing Fatigue
Managing Brain Fog
Psychological Wellbeing
Vocation Rehabilitation
Helpful Breathing Strategies
Active approaches to Pain Management
Returning to Activity
The Impact on Communication and Swallowing
Silent Reflux
Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust Booklets
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WHO - Support for rehabilitation: self-management after COVID-19-related illness
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Mental Health Resources - MIND
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Loss of smell and taste resources - Fifth Sense
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Self Help Rehabilitation Guide - ACTasONE
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British Sign Language Videos - ACTasONE
Introduction to Long or Post Covid rehabilitation guide
What is Covid and Long Covid?
Eating, Drinking and Swallowing recovery
Exercise and breathing techniques
Fatigue and Sleep
Psychological recovery
Returning to normal function
Return to Work Videos - University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trusts
Managing COVID-19 Related Symptoms During Sickness Absence
Return to Work Rehabilitation
Managing On-going COVID-19 Related Symptoms in the Workplace
Supporting Staff with On-going COVID-19 Related Symptoms to Return to Work : Advice for Managers
Long COVID - General
NHS Your COVID recovery: https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/
ICU Steps: the intensive care patient support charity https://icusteps.org/
NHS Lancashire Teaching Hospital: Covid-19 specific guidance https://bit.ly/358zBqT
Older people: https://library.nhs.uk/coronavirus-resources/older-people/
Accessible formats: https://library.nhs.uk/coronavirus- resources/accessible- formats-2/
Children and young people: https://library.nhs.uk/ coronavirus-resources/children-and- young-people/
How to manage post-viral fatigue after COVID-19: https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0
Long COVID-19 Foundation: www.longcovidfdn.com
Exercise
Activity Diary: Created by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Long COVID Service – https://c19-yrs.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/LC-Activity-Diary.pdf
NHS: Physical activity guidelines – https://bit.ly/2VnShzI
AgeUK: Looking after yourself physically and mentally – https://bit.ly/3eF4qrQ
AgeUK: Keep active and reduce your risk of falling – https://bit.ly/3aoTMSD
Post Exertional Malaise: www.workwellfoundation.org – select menu/resources and COVID 19 resources.
Nutrition
British Dietetic Association: General advice – https://bit.ly/2VHi9FR
https://www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk/covid19 – Use the ‘resources finder’ to help you find the right information on good nutrition during or after Covid-19
Nutrition and Hydration Information for patients with, and recovering from, COVID-19: http://flipbooks.leedsth.nhs.uk/LN004842.pdf
Wellbeing and Mindfulness
Psychology Tools: Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty – https://www.psychologytools.com/ assets/covid-19/guide_to_living_with_worry_and_anxiety_ amidst_global_uncert
Mind: Psychological wellbeing during coronavirus – https://bit.ly/2KlGRX4
Headspace: 10 days free meditation – https://bit.ly/34QBpoh