An excellent podcast on #LongCovid with @ClareRayner6 talking to @m_maclennan @covidaidcharity
Key points
π #longcovidwork is a huge crisis in the making
π many people have been out of work for over 1 year
π many haven't received any medical assessment at all
Key points
π #longcovidwork is a huge crisis in the making
π many people have been out of work for over 1 year
π many haven't received any medical assessment at all
https://twitter.com/m_maclennan/status/1412325756638842882
π some health issues in #LongCovid can be managed with medication etc.
π yet, many patients haven't received the necessary treatment
π proper adjustment, like flexible work, can help people go back to their job
π no support will lead people being pushed out of employment
π yet, many patients haven't received the necessary treatment
π proper adjustment, like flexible work, can help people go back to their job
π no support will lead people being pushed out of employment
π there is already a shortage of employees in some sectors: how do we manage with the huge numbers of people with #LongCovid unable to work?
π compensation will be needed for those who cannot go back to employment
π we have an opportunity to push for better work conditions
π compensation will be needed for those who cannot go back to employment
π we have an opportunity to push for better work conditions
π patient led advocacy and research has been key to identifying #LongCovid and the need of those ill
π collaborative work among advocates has put the issue in front of the @WHO
π August 2020 meeting with the WHO an important turning point in recognition
π collaborative work among advocates has put the issue in front of the @WHO
π August 2020 meeting with the WHO an important turning point in recognition
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