Long Covid - FOI Response Register

FoI Number
2023-332
Subject
Long Covid
Date Received
07/09/2023
Request and Response

I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following information in relation to long COVID services for adults and children in your health board:

  1. What are the service provisions currently included in the long COVID service pathway for adults?

NHS Shetland does not have an operational pathway for Long Covid however individuals can either self-refer or be referred to the most appropriate service depending on individualised need.

  1. What are the service provisions currently included in the long COVID service pathway for children?

As above

  1. Is training and updated learning on long COVID currently being provided to clinicians in your health board? If so, please provide details of what is included in the training.

No

  1. How much funding has been allocated to training and updated learning on long COVID in calendar years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 to date?

There is no dedicated spend on training and learning.