Long COVID still affecting around two million people
The Office for National Statistics (ONS)has released figures covering self-reported Long COVID between November 2023 and March 2024.
Around 1.5 million people out of two million with Long COVID reported that their day-to-day activities were affected, whilst 381,000 people said their ability to undertake such activities had been “limited a lot”.
51.3% of respondents said their Long COVID started at least two years ago and 30.6% said they had been living with Long COVID for at least three years.
Prevalence was highest among those aged 45 to 64, with more women affected than men. Having Long COVID has been associated with being economically inactive.
Do you have Long COVID?
The Long COVID Support website has lots of information and resources.
Long COVID Support Groups All countries including UK support groups
North Central London Integrated Care Board has collated information to support people with Long COVID, also known as Post-COVID Syndrome. The information includes advice on managing breathlessness and fatigue as well as mental health support.
