SHH-UK Calls for Action to Support AHPs with Long Covid
SHH-UK urges UK Allied Health Professions Officers to act on REACH-OUT findings and improve workplace support for AHPs living with Long Covid.
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In October 2026, Scotland’s Chief Allied Health Professions Officer, Nicola Richardson, responded to SHH-UK’s concerns about the impact of Long Covid on healthcare workers, including findings from the REACH-OUT report.
The response acknowledged the significant impact of Long Covid on healthcare workers’ health, wellbeing and ability to work. It outlined the Scottish Government’s commitment to supporting people with Long Covid and improving infection prevention and control measures.
However, the invitation to meet was declined, with responsibility for occupational health support, reasonable adjustments and return-to-work arrangements identified as resting with individual NHS Boards.
SHH-UK welcomes the acknowledgement of these concerns but believes stronger national action is needed to ensure healthcare workers with Long Covid receive consistent and appropriate support.
A copy of the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer’s response can be seen below.
The email we sent to the four Chief Allied Health Professions Officers in August 2026 can be found by clicking here.
