New app to help people with post-COVID
Posted on: 10th October 2023
The Lincolnshire Post-COVID Rehabilitation Service, hosted by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) brings together existing rehabilitation services in Lincolnshire.
The new app, called Living With– Covid Recovery is one of the tools the service has to help people recover from post-COVID and it can be accessed without a medical referral.
This app is to help and support people with symptoms of post-COVID providing self-help resources and rehabilitation programmes for common symptoms.
It contains advice and education to help with symptoms including breathlessness, fatigue, brain fog and sleep improvement to support people in getting back to their pre-COVID health.
Paloma Diaz-Estevez, the service team lead said: “The app has been tested with staff and has been effective, so we are delighted it is now available to the public.
“People can use this self-help app without a referral to our service from their GP.
“The service has many ways to help people who are suffering from ongoing symptoms of COVID-19. For example, we have a fatigue and breathlessness management group and peer support.”
The app is for anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms for longer than 4 weeks after having the virus.
If you would like to get this self-help app, please email lhnt.lincspostcovidrehab@nhs.net
If you think you need a referral to The Lincolnshire Post-COVID Rehabilitation Service and are struggling with symptoms of COVID-19 for longer than 4 weeks, please speak to your GP or contact lhnt.lincspostcovidrehab@nhs.net