
This week’s blog is written by Holly Johnson a nurse with Long Covid.
When I reflect on when I became ill with covid-19 I realise what a big eye-opener it was for me; to understanding what was going on politically in this country, how people are treated in the workplace as well as giving me a new perspective on my own personal circumstances.
I find it difficult because I know thousands are worse-off and/or are in the same boat. I also feel fortunate because I survived and so many didn’t. Whilst it’s important to remember to feel gratitude for our survival, it’s also important to talk about:
- Our experience and raise awareness of the prevalence of long covid in adults and children
- The impact it has on our lives
- The impact it is having to this country’s workforce
- Where the gaps are in terms of research
- Being recognised as a disability
- Being recognised as an industrial disease.
There are also gaps in support and treatment of long covid and many of us are struggling financially whilst being unable to work.
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