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You don’t have to face Long Covid alone
Living with Long Covid can feel isolating, especially if you are a healthcare worker who is used to caring for others.
Supporting Healthcare Heroes UK (SHH-UK) runs free, confidential online peer support groups exclusively for healthcare workers living with Long Covid. These groups offer an opportunity to connect with others who understand both the realities of Long Covid and the challenges of working in healthcare.
Who are the support groups for?
Our support groups are open to healthcare workers living with Long Covid, including:
- NHS staff
- Agency and bank staff
- Healthcare workers across all sectors
- People who are still working
- People who are currently unable to work because of Long Covid
To join our day time groups you do not need to be currently employed to attend.
What can you expect?
Our groups provide a safe, supportive environment where you can:
- Share experiences
- Talk openly about challenges
- Exchange practical coping strategies
- Connect with others who understand healthcare culture
All groups are:
- Confidential
- Non-judgemental
- Peer-led
- Compassionate
Each session is facilitated online by at least two SHH-UK volunteer moderators. For details of how to join the groups please email supportgroup@shh-uk.org.
Our Support Groups
Evening Peer Support Group
When: First Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm
Who is it for?
Healthcare workers living with Long Covid who are:
- currently working
- planning a return to work
- returning to the same role, a different role or a new career
Coffee and Chat
When: Second Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am
A relaxed, informal session with no set agenda.
Open to all healthcare workers living with Long Covid, whether you are working or not.
Creative Crafts Chat
When: Fourth Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am
A friendly support group centred on creative crafts with time to chat with others who understand Long Covid.
Open to all healthcare workers living with Long Covid.
Cognitive Dysfunction (Brain Fog) Support Group
These specialist sessions are designed specifically for healthcare workers experiencing cognitive dysfunction as part of Long Covid.
When
- Three or four times a year
- Usually Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 11:00 am
Dates are announced on our Facebook page.
Stay Updated
If you would like:
- more information
- email reminders
- reminders before each session
- details of upcoming cognitive dysfunction support groups
please email supportgroup@shh-uk.org or contact us through our social media channels.
Details of the groups taking place in August – September 2026 can be found by clicking here.
