On this recording we are joined by Sharon Hudswell, Assistant Service Manager of Medical Education

This time we delve into a discussion regarding living with and understanding the Long Term affects of Coronavirus which is now more commonly designated separately as 'Long Covid'

Sharon speaks on her experiences contracting Covid-19, managing her symptoms, explainging intersections in regards to also having long term health condition and how she empowers herself to manage her conditions whilst also giving advice to others

It was a really insightful conversation to have with Sharon on to get a true understanding of just how impactful long covid can be on others.. let alone others with underlying long term health conditions, we humbly thank Sharon for sharing her story, thoughts and lived experiences in such a difficult period 

Please do not hesitate to share your stories thoughts and ideas too - please check

the links below for more information

TRANSCRIPT LINK - COMING SOON

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Please find below the links to articles / clips mentioned in this recording

Sky News Long Covid Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDNCFCXg3Vg

Channel 5 Long Covid Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB41J5aU9Ww

Long Covid NHS Page

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/long-term-effects-of-coronavirus-long-covid/

https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/what-is-covid-19/long-covid/

The Long Covid Organisation

https://www.longcovid.org/