Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 8
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We therefore recommend that NHS England publishes, before the end of this financial year, a...
Conclusion
We therefore recommend that NHS England publishes, before the end of this financial year, a long covid plan covering the period until 2023. The plan must be developed in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, including patient groups. NHS England should integrate this into its wider health and care recovery plan, as long covid is likely to have implications for demand and workforce across a range of services.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
NHS England published its Delivery plan for tackling the COVID-19 backlog of elective care in March 2022, which included commitments to optimising pathways for patients with long COVID and ensuring they can access timely and appropriate support. The plan made clear that systems should continue to develop and strengthen their integrated models, bringing together primary care, community services and specialist expertise to support people with long COVID. NHS England is currently in the process of refreshing its long COVID strategy, working closely with a wide range of stakeholders to determine next steps.