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  • Understanding the Effects of Long Covid on the Disability Community

    Understanding the Effects of Long Covid on the Disability Community

    12 May 2023

    We know from research that people with long term health conditions/disabilities present differently with Long Covid and can be dismissed or not taken seriously by medical practitioners. Come along to our focus group on Wednesday 24th May from 4.30 to 7pm at Sharrow Community Forum to tell us what your experiences are of accessing support.

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  • Long Covid Support and Information

    Long Covid Support and Information

    01 March 2022

    Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have worked with 15 other Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to create a new tool designed to support people with Long Covid which is now available at the My Long Covid Needs website. The site is designed to help people feel better supported to manage the impacts of Long Covid and improve access to support service.

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  • Long Covid Help And Support Sessions

    Long Covid Help And Support Sessions

    10 January 2022

    Have you had Long Covid or been affected by it in some way? If so you may want to share your experiences and help medical professionals sort out strategies to help others.Project Echo, based at St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield, has set up a group exploring the impact of long covid, and how and where people can get the right support. The next session will take place on Thursday 27th January from 1.30 to 3pm

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  • Patient Support Post Covid up for Award

    Patient Support Post Covid up for Award

    31 August 2021

    A new specialist service in Sheffield aiming at helping patients suffering with the long-term effects of Covid-19 has been shortlisted for a national Health Service Journal Patient Safety Award. Resources and supporting information to help people manage their post-Covid recovery are available on Sheffield Teaching Hospital’s website.

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  • Get Together at the Octoberfest

    Get Together at the Octoberfest

    08 October 2020

    Sheffield ME Group are hosting a series of online activities from the 5th to the 23rd of October designed for people affected by ME/Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and/or long Covid symptoms. It’s their very first Octoberfest. Their October calendar has daily events including , mindfulness, nutrition, playreading, singing and writing workshops and a murder mystery! Get together and share good moments with people who understand your condition.

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