Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important but often overlooked aspect of healthcare. The presence of airborne pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), has been shown to have a significant impact on infection rates and absenteeism among healthcare workers (Riga First Hospital 2024) as well as increasing the number of hospital acquired infections (Brock et al. […]
The recent publication of the Darzi report has highlighted several challenges facing the NHS. From staff shortages to longer waiting times, the NHS is under unprecedented pressure. But as we grapple with living with Covid-19, it’s important to remember that the Covid protective measures used in the early stages of the pandemic are still of […]
Last week in one of the Long Covid Facebook Groups there was a discussion about whether Long Covid was a disability. Given this, in my blog this week I am going to discuss this further. How is disability defined? What does this mean for people living with Long Covid? Employment tribunal Workplace modifications How […]
Many people with Long Covid have questions about their annual leave recently. I came across this information I was given by the RCN a couple of years ago that might be useful.
Getting back to work with Long Covid: Where is the creativity?
My ongoing symptoms include: fatigue, headaches, and cognitive dysfunction (commonly referred to as brain fog) – click here for more information about cognitive dysfunction and Long Covid. Other symptoms come and go – new ones appear. This is hardly surprising when more than 200 Long Covid symptoms have been identified. During the time I have […]
Long Covid ramblings: Action is needed NOW
Long Covid and Cognitive dysfunction: A Ticking Time Bomb?
