Long COVID
Long covid is a condition we are still learning lots about after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It is a really difficult condition to live with, but there is lots of support in Havering.
What is Long COVID?
Long COVID is when:
- You have ongoing symptoms of COVID-19more than 12 weeks after having COVID-19 or a similar infection.
- Your symptoms cannot be explained by another diagnosis.
What are the symptoms of Long COVID?
The symptoms are:
• Extreme tiredness
• Depression and anxiety
• Breathlessness
• Fast heartbeat
• Pain all over your body
• Chest pain or tightness
• Pins and needles
• Changes in taste and smell
• Changes in sleep or problems sleeping
• Problems concentrating and / or with your memory (brain fog)
What are Havering residents telling us?
Healthwatch and Havering Council did a survey of Havering residents in 2024 to find out how Long Covid is impacting our residents.
If you think you might have Long COVID:
- Talk to your doctor (GP) to get checked.
- Your doctor will do some tests to find out if it's Long COVID or something else.
- Your tests might look normal. That’s common with Long COVID and doesn’t mean you're pretending.
If your symptoms get worse, please visit your GP or call 111 for further advice and in an emergency call 999 immediately.
Local support for Long COVID
Long COVID café
Join Havering's Long COVID peer support group at Harrow Lodge, Hornchurch.
National support & resources for Long COVID
Asthma + Lung UK
- Take a look at their guidance on living well with Long COVID.
- Contact their helpline.
- Join a support group.
Long COVID SOS
- Take a look at their advice and guidance on a range of topics.
Upcoming Events
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Related Services
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Havering Long COVID Community Café
Do you or someone you know have symptoms of Long Covid, if so, come along and meet like-minded people for a friendly chat.
