At SHH-UK, we know that peer support can make a real difference. Connecting with others who understand what you’re going through can reduce isolation and provide practical encouragement.
Alongside our own groups, there are several other organisations offering online support that may be helpful.
If you are a member of the Long Covid Support Facebook group, you can access a range of online sessions, including:
These sessions combine connection, breathing techniques and community support.
Visit the Long Covid Support Facebook group for details and joining information.
PoTS UK runs regular online peer support groups throughout the month for people living with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS).
These groups are:
They also offer:
You can register via the PoTS UK website.
Some people living with Long Covid also experience mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).
Mast Cell Action runs weekly UK community Zoom sessions:
🗓 Thursdays
🕖 7:00pm–8:30pm
These informal meet-ups provide a safe space to:
Visit the Mast Cell Action website for joining details.
If you are aware of other appropriate online support groups for healthcare workers with Long Covid, we would love to hear from you.
Please email: supportgroup@shh-uk.org
Together, we can help ensure no healthcare worker with Long Covid feels alone.
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Join SHH-UK’s online support groups for healthcare workers with Long Covid this October and November. Connect, chat and share with others.
A large US study of almost 2,000 children and adolescents found that those meeting the research threshold for probable Long COVID were more likely to experience difficulties with grades, attention and participation with friends.
