'Long COVID-19' in Suffolk and North Essex: Defining the Disease and Optimising Outcomes

'Long COVID' in Suffolk and North Essex: Defining the Disease and Optimising Outcomes

To accurately describe the rehabilitation needs of individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome up to 36 months after infection, allowing better diagnosis, triage and resource management. A major focus will be the impact on everyday life to return to normal activities.

Inclusion criteria Individuals 18 years old and over (no upper age limit) Female and male Diagnosed with COVID-19 via PCR testing Or, Experienced symptoms of COVID-19 (new continuous cough, a high temperature, loss of taste and smell) And Clinically diagnosed with Post-COVID-19 Syndrome by their GP Participants who live within Suffolk and North East Essex

Exclusion criteria Individuals unable to consent for themselves Individuals without sufficient proficiency in English language to take part in telephone or video call, where the research team have been unable to make adjustments to enable their participation Individuals under 18 years old