Dedicated to supporting healthcare workers living with Long Covid in the UK

Transforming Lives: Supporting Healthcare Heroes UK

We stand with the healthcare heroes who cared for others - now we care for them

Peer Support and Information

Peer support

Our free, confidential online peer support groups bring together healthcare workers living with Long Covid to share experiences, exchange practical advice and support one another in a safe, understanding environment.

Find out more about peer support groups

Information & Resources

Access our Resources Page for evidence-based information about:

Living with Long Covid
Accessing financial help
Long Covid and work
Preventing reinfection
Long Covid stories from UK healthcare workers
Long Covid research summaries

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Influencing Policy and Practice

The Needs of Healthcare Workers with Long Covid

Help shape our position statement on the needs of healthcare workers with Long Covid

#SafeAir4All campaign

Find out about our campaign for improved indoor air quality in all healthcare settings

Read our 2026-2028 strategy

Meet the team

What is the impact of Long Covid on our Healthcare workers?

No data

There is no national data detailing how many NHS staff have Long Covid in the UK. The DHSC has confirmed they do not hold this data, nor do they intend to collect it

Days lost

Research conducted by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Coronavirus has estimated NHS England lost 1.82 million healthcare worker days to Long Covid from March 2020 to September 2021 (APPG Coronavirus 2022).

Other workers

Other healthcare workers have also been impacted by Long Covid including people employed in the third sector such as hospice staff, and public health practitioners employed by local councils or public health bodies.

Higher chances

The number of healthcare workers with Long Covid is likely to increase over time. We now know the chances of post-covid sequalae increase with each acute covid infection. Many health care workers report frequent reinfections, partly due to inadequate infection protection and control (IPC) guidance (Ferris et al. 2021).

Uncertain future

Healthcare workers have been working on the frontline throughout the pandemic often without adequate protective equipment. For a significant proportion of healthcare workers their reward has been Long Covid and an uncertain future both professionally and personally.

No safety net

There is currently no financial safety net for healthcare workers with Long Covid despite the Coronavirus APPG recommending that the UK Government should launch a compensation scheme available to all frontline key workers currently living with Long Covid.

Our latest news and posts

Help us spread the word about our free Long Covid support groups

Help us reach healthcare workers with Long Covid. Download and display our support group poster in workplaces, GP surgeries and healthcare settings.

Long COVID: Can Psychological Interventions Really Help Reduce Fatigue, Anxiety and Depression?

What Does the Research Say About Long COVID Psychological Interventions? A 2026 systematic review examined Long COVID psychological interventions and their potential benefits for people experiencing fatigue, anxiety and depression. Researchers reviewed 19 studies, including 14 in a meta-analysis. Although the findings suggest potential improvements, limitations in study quality mean further research is needed. Explore […]

SHH-UK graphic showing its booklet on new respiratory infection prevention and control guidance in Scotland and Wales, alongside a UK map, respirator and question mark highlighting concerns about COVID-19’s R1 classification.

New IPC Guidance: Is Covid-19 Protection Being Downgraded?

New IPC guidance brings welcome changes, but SHH-UK questions why COVID-19 is classed as R1 and whether this leaves staff and patients underprotected.