Long Covid - FOI Response Register

1. For the financial year 2022/23, how much funding did the health board request from the
Scottish Government allocation for the treatment of long covid?

£0

2. For the financial year 2022/23, how much funding did the health board receive from the
Scottish Government for treatment of long covid in 2022/23?

£9573

3. Of the received amount, how much was spent during the financial year 2022/23 and what
was it spent on?

£0, Project delayed until 2023/24 due to recruitment and capacity challenges.

4. In total, how many people have requested treatment during 2022/23?

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the
information requested. Long Covid is not coded in the Patient Management System.

5. Of this number, how many people received or are currently receiving treatment?

See response to Q4

6. What treatments does the health board offer to patients presenting with symptoms of long
covid?

There would be an individual assessment and an individual plan on a case-by-case basis.
The following guideline has been shared with relevant clinicians:

https://www.sign.ac.uk/our-guidelines/managing-the-long-term-effects-of-covid-19/

7. How much funding is allocated for each treatment offered?

Funding is not allocated on this basis.

8. How many patients received each treatment?

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the
information requested.