Children and young people can experience Long Covid in different ways. Symptoms may affect their education, social activities, family life, sleep, concentration, energy levels and emotional wellbeing. Experiences vary significantly from person to person, and symptoms may fluctuate over time.
Supporting a child or young person with Long Covid often involves understanding their symptoms, listening to their experiences, and working with education, healthcare and support services to ensure their needs are recognised and met.
This page has a number of great resources from our trusted source – Long Covid Kids.
Understanding Long Covid in children and young People
Long Covid Kids is a UK charity dedicated to supporting children and young people living with Long Covid and related conditions. Their website includes information on symptoms, education, healthcare, research and family support.
What is Long Covid?Support for Parents and Carers
Caring for a child or young person with Long Covid can be challenging and families may need practical advice, support and reassurance. Long Covid Kids provides resources designed to help parents and carers navigate education, healthcare and everyday life.
Resources for Parents and CarersEducation and school support
Many children and young people with Long COVID may require adjustments at school, college or university. Long Covid Kids offers guidance to help education providers better understand the condition and support pupils to access learning.
Education support resourcesEvery child’s experience of Long Covid is different. Accessing reliable information and appropriate support can help children, young people and their families better understand symptoms, manage everyday life and access the help they need.