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Long COVID support (SNELCAS)
About Long COVID support
Suffolk Mind are working with Suffolk and Northeast Essex Long COVID Assessment Service (SNELCAS) to support clients affected by Long COVID.
If you would like to know more about how we can support people’s mental wellbeing and sleep when they are affected by long term health conditions, please complete the enquiry form.
What is Long COVID?
Long COVID, sometimes called post Covid-19 syndrome, describes the signs and symptoms of COVID, which can continue for more than 12 weeks after COVID itself, and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. Symptoms can include depression and anxiety.
Living with Long COVID
Living with Long COVID symptoms can be very challenging. Tiredness and fatigue, aches and pains, brain fog and difficulty with concentration, can make it difficult to do things we which previously came easily. Some common challenges might include:
• Feeling anxious when struggling to catch your breath
• Low mood and poor sleep
• Uncertainty about the future
• Concerns about getting back to work
• Concerns about family or friends
• The lack of clear answers to questions or explanations
Please note: this is not a crisis service.
For urgent help for you or someone you know, please contact your GP, visit A&E, call 999 or 111, or visit our Help Directory for more options.
I attended Suffolk Mind’s course to help with fatigue, unsure of what to expect. From the start, the course was exceptionally well-structured, and Phil, the facilitator, was outstanding. He skilfully put everyone at ease, creating an open, supportive environment where we could share our experiences.
On the first day, I arrived feeling desperately tired. Yet, I was struck by the challenges others in the group were facing – people who had lost their jobs, their ability to walk, all due to long COVID. The recurring theme was, ‘I didn’t realise anyone else was going through this,’ and the comfort in knowing we weren’t alone was palpable.
For me, understanding what was happening to my body was transformative. I had been angry at feeling so exhausted and had tried to ‘power through,’ but the course helped me pause, accept and pace myself. This mindset shift had an immediate impact – I started feeling better.
Each week, we tackled new topics, shared experiences, and encouraged one another. Seeing others report back on what they’d tried and what had helped was inspiring and practical. Phil guided these discussions with incredible kindness, skill and sensitivity.
I can’t recommend this course enough. It has the potential to change lives. For anyone struggling with fatigue or long COVID, this kind of support is invaluable.
Christine Bond, Marketing Manager at PoundGates
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