NHS Long Covid clinics in England drastically reduced

A new study shows that NHS Long Covid clinics in England have decreased from 120 in 2022 to just 46 today. Services for children have also dropped from 13 to eight. The NHS stopped monitoring these clinics nearly a year ago. The Birmingham charity Long Covid Support found that changes in funding led to many clinics merging or closing. Patients report confusion and difficulty accessing treatment, with many feeling disabled by their symptoms. NHS England confirmed that as of April 2024, 109 services were open but ceased tracking closures 11 months ago. The government stated it invested £314 million in Long Covid services but did not provide details on spending or clinic closures.