Long Covid Clinic
Our Long Covid Clinic is a comprehensive, consultant-led clinic designed to get you feeling yourself again.
About our Long Covid Clinic
The Long Covid Clinic at Cromwell Hospital is a comprehensive, consultant-led clinic designed to treat the varied symptoms of Long Covid, enabling you to get back to your normal physical and emotional health.
The clinic is led by a team of consultants who have extensive clinical expertise and are world-leaders in treating respiratory conditions. After an initial consultation, a personalised set of tests will be devised and from this a tailored treatment plan will be created. If required, it will incorporate onward referrals to other key specialists, including cardiologists, neurologists, specialist respiratory physiotherapists, as well as sleep experts and psychiatrists.
We understand the impact Long Covid is having on your lifestyle and well-being and consequently the huge emotional strain you may be feeling. Many people are suffering from anxiety or similar conditions and treating this is as important as any physical symptoms you may be experiencing. At the hospital we have a compassionate clinical team who will support you at every stage of your treatment and help put your mind at ease.
What is included in the Long Covid Clinic?
After an initial consultation, you’ll undertake a bespoke range of tests based on your symptoms which will be delivered over two stages. You may not require all the tests outlined below.
Stage 1 (same day):
Consultation with a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, face-to-face or virtual
Comprehensive blood tests
Chest X-ray
Stage 2:
Covid-19 PCR swab (if lung function testing is requested)
Lung function tests
ECG
Echocardiogram
Follow up consultation
Your consultation and all tests will be carried out onsite at Cromwell Hospital.
Why should I attend the Long Covid Clinic?
Clinical bodies are suggesting a review twelve weeks after a Covid-19 infection was confirmed, or earlier if you were hospitalised.
In addition to your physical symptoms, the clinic will also address the mental and emotional effects of Long Covid. We understand the impact these factors can have on your recovery and will support you throughout this process.
The Long Covid Clinic consists of a multidisciplinary team who take a holistic approach to supporting all aspects of your health and wellbeing to return you to your optimum health.
We will keep your GP updated throughout the process to ensure continuity of care and the best possible outcomes for treatment.
Other options for post Covid-19 care at Cromwell Hospital
If you are looking for personalised care and expert multidisciplinary support in an inpatient setting, we also offer a Post Covid-19 Inpatient Rehabilitation Programme for those wishing to expedite their recovery.
Book an appointment today
Our opening hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 2pm Saturdays.
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