Jacob is 11 years old & has been unwell since March 21. 2 weeks after #covid19 infection he lost mobility in his legs & required mobility aids alongside physiotherapy twice a wk ever since.
Jacob wants more support for families living with #LongCovidKids
Emily is 9yrs old, she contracted Covid in Sep21. She was admitted to hospital for 13dys in Nov due to severity of her #LongCovidKids symptoms.She now uses a walker as has severe pain in her back & legs.
Anna is 9yrs old & has had #LongCovidKids for 2yrs.
She uses a wheelchair as has severe pain in her legs when she tries to walk. She feels people are pretending Covid is gone.
Anna is asking the PM and Scottish government to help children like her.
Jasmine is 11 yrs old & has had #LongCovidKids since Jan21.
She misses dance, gymnastics & karate.Jasmine uses a wheelchair as she can't walk long distance.
Jasmine is asking for schools to be made safer for children so that Covid transmission is reduced #ShineALightOnLongCovid
Liliana is 17yrs old. she's been living with #LongCovid since Sep 2020. Liliana's concerned about the way that children & parents are being treated by some doctors who don't understand LC/don't believe it effects children.
She asks that the PM listen!
Kitty,16yrs old, had Covid in March 2020. She improved after a few wks but after another month developed #LongCovid. For 5 mths she required help to eat & drink & to use the bathroom. LC has taken a huge toll on her mental health. She is calling on the PM to make tests free again
Eva (Aged 14) has #LongCovidKids following asymptomatic infection. She's concerned that some doctors don't understand & are telling children that they are just anxious or depressed. Eva is calling for more research to find the cause of LC and treatments. #ShineALightOnLongCovid
CEO Sammie McFarland handed in the new charities NEW support guide available as a free digital resource for families, kids, schools, healthcare professionals parents and caregivers.
Founder and CEO of LCK Sammie Mcfarland "Today is an incredible testimony to all the family's children and volunteers from our organisation who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to raise awareness for children living with Long Covid who have been ignored.
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"Spent all of Wed in hospital , to be told my child was fine - I've just had to pull her up the stairs to bed. She's too heavy to lift - couldn't even crawl up
I'm angry angry angry & feel so let down by the NHS & our Gov
Our children are like ghosts!! #LongCovidKids
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"we got the results of S's extensive bloodwork. White blood cell count ⬇️and Iron &Vitamin D very low. Started him on Iron & Vitamin D,repeat bloods in 3 mths. It's not surprising he felt exhausted. They don't yet know why all this happened" #LongCovidKids
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"I’m sorry that we are all here, but grateful to have a community. My 15 YO is at the beginning of her #LongCovid journey. The biggest problem is nausea … she has lost 3kg this wk. Any other advice?" #LongCovidKids
We are a charity that represents and supports children and young people living with Long Covid and related illnesses and the parents and caregivers that look after them.