Post-Covid-19 NHS Staff Report
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This is a report by Healthwatch Redbridge. The report looks at results of an NHS staff survey into long covid.
A survey was promoted asking for the experience of NHS staff in relation to the effect of Long Covid on:
• Their health
• Accessibility of support
• Experience of the support
• Impact on their work
The survey was disseminated by local NHS Trusts, and there were 30 respondents. Although this is a small number, and we cannot identify the precise Hospitals, there are some dominant themes which suggest further research is necessary.
There are recommendations in this report:
•Further research into local NHS workforce culture about illness and asking for help and the freedom to speak up within the staff community.
•Increased staff access to the Hospital Long COVID service for a well evaluated and available system of support.
•Ensure there are routes of support for digitally excluded staff.
•Highlight reasonable adjustments for staff early in sickness leave.
There are no follow up actions in this report. However further research is recommended.