you are registered with a GP in Wigan Borough, you can access the following services:
Looking after yourself (self care)
NHS England’s Long-COVID page has information and advice about things you can do to help manage your symptoms of Long-COVID.
Long-COVID assessment for children and young people
While the majority of children and young people are not severely affected by COVID, a small number report continued symptoms. The first step would be to contact your GP practice for a review. If necessary, your GP will be able to refer on to your local hospital paediatric services. If more specialist support is needed, your local hospital will refer on to the specialist service based at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
If your child is aged 16 – 17 years old and isn’t already under the care of Paediatric services, they can be referred direct to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
Long COVID Assessment Clinic – for adults
The first step would be to contact your GP practice for a review. Many patients with Long COVID can be supported effectively by their GP.
If your GP feels you need further support, they can refer you to your local Long COVID assessment clinic.
Your local Long COVID assessment clinic is provided by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The service is located at:
- Golborne Clinic, Lowton Road, Golborne, WA3 3EG.
- Thomas Linacre Centre, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU
- To access this service, your GP needs to refer you.
Once you are assessed in the Long COVID assessment clinic, if you require more specialist input this will be discussed and agreed with you.
Mental Health – for adults
Post-COVID Syndrome Service provided by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
This service provides support for adults age 18+ living with the lasting effects and impact of a probable COVID-19 infection on psychological wellbeing and daily functioning (including cognitive function).
If you are registered with a GP in Wigan Borough, you can refer yourself to the service or ask your GP to refer you. For more information including the referral link click here.
Greater Manchester Long-COVID Support
If you are aged 18 or over, you can join Greater Manchester Long-COVID Support. There are weekly peer support meetings and a WhatsApp group that brings people together with shared experiences of living with Long-COVID. These are safe and confidential spaces where members support and guide each other. If you are interested in joining the peer support group, please register online or email contact@gmlongcovid.org for more information.
Long COVID Fatigue Psychology Service
The Long COVID Fatigue Psychology service supports patients living with fatigue following a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection. The team provide individualised support to manage symptoms associated with fatigue and the impact this can have on psychological wellbeing.
The service supports adults across all of the Greater Manchester boroughs.
Referrals can be made via your GP or other healthcare professional involved in your care. For more information and how to refer, please visit the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust website for the Long COVID fatigue psychology service.
