LONG COVID RECOVERY PROGRAMME
WHAT IS THE LONG COVID RECOVERY PROGRAMME?
The Long COVID Recovery Programme (LCRP) is an evidence-based series of treatments designed to be a highly effective method of helping people recover and rehabilitate from post-COVID-19 syndrome.
It is the UK’s first private biopsychosocial long covid recovery programme.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Companies and organisations
The programme is the perfect solution for helping employees recover from the effects of the coronavirus and enjoy a speedy return to work.
Individuals
If you are experiencing long covid symptoms and want professional help fast then our programme is for you. If you are frustrated by long waiting lists please complete the form below.
Clinicians, case managers and occupational therapists
We work closely with our referrers supporting employees back to the workplace.
HR or legal professionals
The programme is an excellent tool to offer to your clients. And should be an essential element of your services. Learn more about being part of our partner scheme.
Insurance companies
Add our unique service to your portfolio of products.
HOW DOES THE LONG COVID RECOVERY PROGRAMME WORK?
Duration
The programme lasts for 12 weeks. This enables the individual to be given the necessary strategies and guidance based on their long COVID symptoms and to work with a range of experienced clinicians who are part of their journey.
Assessment
The programme begins with an initial assessment to determine the most effective treatment schedule for the patient.
Treatments
After the initial assessment, there are 11 further weekly 30-minute treatment sessions with our expert healthcare professionals. Patients are given specific actions to complete each week between sessions.
Bespoke
Every person is different, and each programme is tailored to their specific needs using our treatment framework.
Convenience
Following an initial 45-minute consultation each of the subsequent eleven, 30-minute appointments are carried out face-to-face or online. You chose what is most convenient. Our expert healthcare professionals at our North East centres are ready and waiting. For online sessions you can choose from Zoom, Teams, FaceTime or a traditional phone call.
Multi-disciplinary
The programme uses four key disciplines proven to be the most effective in addressing the key issues. Physiotherapy, movement, psychology, and nutrition.
Support
In addition to the one-to-one weekly treatment sessions, patients are given access to our long-covid recovery resource hub.
No wait time
Taking prompt action is essential to recovery. For individuals, a speedy return to normality is understandably desirable. For companies and organisations having employees return to work safely and speedily can be an economic necessity. Our wait time for the long covid recovery programme is currently:
The NHS wait time for Long Covid treatment can be postcode driven and in some cases is at 51 weeks. Other private clinics have four to six week wait times.
DESIGN, RESULTS AND EVIDENCE
The long COVID recovery programme has been designed by our team of expert healthcare professionals including physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, clinical dietitians and nutritionists and rehabilitation specialists. Many of the team have been working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic and the interventions and treatments are evidence and experienced-based.
The programme’s clinical lead is Dr Jenny Alexanders, PhD, MSc, MCSP.
ENQUIRY FORM
INVESTMENT
The long covid recovery programme is of exceptional value.
At £960+VAT (£1152 incl. VAT), that is less than £80+VAT per week.
WHAT IS A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL APPROACH?
A biopsychosocial approach (BPS) is an evidence-based approach that places the person at the forefront of their care. It gives equal importance to the individuals physical, wellbeing and social state, which are all important factors that can affect recovery from Long Covid.
Research has shown that people who have Long Covid not just experience medical-related symptoms e.g. breathlessness, fatigue and pain, they can also experience anxiety, low mood, reduced social engagement and altered relationships. It is therefore of paramount importance that all of these factors are considered as part of this programme.
INTERACTIVE MODEL
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Physical health
Genetic vulnerabilities
Disability
Neurochemistry
Immune response
Work
Peers
Family circumstances
Coping skills
Social skills
Self-esteem
Mental health
Drug effects
Temperament
IQ
Family relationships
Trauma
WHAT IS LONG COVID?
Long COVID is an informal expression that that describes the signs and symptoms that persist or develop after a COVID infection.
If symptoms continue for more than 4 weeks, the patient has ongoing symptomatic COVID. If symptoms continue for more than 12 weeks, the patient has Post-COVID Syndrome.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LONG COVID?
There are many long COVID symptoms. Here are some common ones:
- Extreme tiredness (sometimes called fatigue)
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain or tightness
- Problems with memory and concentration (sometimes called ‘brain fog’)
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- Heart palpitations
- Dizziness
- Pins and needles
- Joint pain
- Depression and anxiety
- Tinnitus, earaches
- Feeling sick, diarrhoea, stomach aches, loss of appetite
- A high temperature, cough, headaches, sore throat, changes to sense of smell or taste
- Rashes
