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Post-COVID Syndrome (Long Covid)

A range of resources for occupational therapy practitioners supporting people to manage Post-COVID syndrome, and those who are experiencing Long Covid themselves.
Guidance and evidence regarding the most effective ways to manage Long Covid are continuing to emerge. Always refer to government and national health guidance for up to date information.

RCOT resources

Recovering from COVID-19: Post viral-fatigue and conserving energy

 
Working together to combat Long COVID: CSP and RCOT joint event with Leeds Long COVID service – webinar recording 22/07/21

Download the webinar slides

 

Quick guides for occupational therapists: Occupational therapy and Long Covid (Post COVID-19 Syndrome/Condition)

These quick guides outline the unique role of occupational therapists in supporting adults, children and young people to manage and recover from Long Covid. They have been written for occupational therapists working in specialist Long Covid services and in other acute, primary, secondary and community settings.

The guides will also be useful for service managers and commissioners responsible for planning and delivering specialist Long Covid services, and for parents, carers and families of people affected by Long Covid.

Support for RCOT members

The Professional Practice Enquiries Service is available to support all RCOT members, including those experiencing difficulties arising from COVID-19. A range of assistance is also available from UNISON, including financial and welfare support, as well as support to manage your return to work following COVID-19.

The COVID-19 support fund is available to members who require further support following an application to UNISON’s ‘There for You’ funding, and for self-employed members ineligible for UNISON funding.

RCOT and CSP Long Covid network

RCOT has a Long Covid email network for occupational therapists who would like to receive updates about Long Covid from RCOT and relevant sources. As part of this network you will receive email updates and invites to virtual drop-in sessions.  You will also be invited to join a shared Slack workspace, managed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, to collaborate and share resources with other occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Please read the Terms of Reference below for more information and complete this form to register.  You’ll need your RCOT membership number and agree to the terms to join

External networking sites

Rehabilitation resources

OTNews articles

  • ‘Developing our role’ (April 2022, p.24-27)
  • ‘Occupational therapists with Long Covid launch support group’ (April 2022 p.54)
  • 'Sowing the seeds of recovery' (November 2021, p.36-38)
  • ‘Derby team create videos to support return to work after COVID-19’ (April 2021 p.10)
  • ‘The green shoots of recovery’ (April 2021 p.28)
  • ‘Members help colleagues manage Long COVID and return to work’ (March 2021 p.6-7)
  • ‘The challenge of fatigue’ (March 2021, p.38-39)
  • One of the first teams offering post-COVID support hailed a success’ (January 2021, p.7)
  • ‘Occupational therapist joins research team looking at post-COVID clincs’ (January 2021, p.8)
  • ‘COVID-19: providing valuable continuity of care into the community’ (January 2021, p.24-26)
  • ‘COVID-19: not always a brief or mild disease’ (November 2020, p.16-19)

Long Covid and employment resources

Learning resources

Peer-support networks

There are several peer-support and advocacy networks run by and for people living with Long Covid. Some that have been developed with input from occupational therapists and other allied health professionals include: