Long Covid support in Walsall
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Healthwatch Walsall undertook research into the experiences of people living with Long Covid in Walsall. From July 2023 to December 2023, 27 people responded to their survey.
Although most of the people who took part in the survey said that they had had a diagnosis of Long Covid there were a number who had not had a diagnosis for a range of reasons.
However, the key reasons were largely concerned with access to primary care appointments, long waiting times for appointments, or their GP who is the gateway to further treatment and support not being in agreement with a perceived self-diagnosis.
People who had accessed health care and support used various services with the highest number using primary care services. There were some that had accessed specialist Long Covid treatment and support. Other services accessed including mental health and wellbeing services.
Most people had not accessed Social Care Services as a result of their Long Covid. However, of those that had, the highest number had accessed mobility aids or other equipment through social care services.
When asked how their Long Covid had impacted on their lives people gave a range of answers regarding impact on their independence and physical health such as mobility issues; mental health impact; impact on their financial wellbeing and employment; and impact on their relationships.
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