The NHS is to set up more than 40 specialists clinics in England for those suffering with the long-term effects of coronavirus, Matt Hancock has confirmed.
Prompted by concerns thousands of patients are suffering with so-called long Covid, the 43 clinics will bring together doctors, nurses, therapists and other NHS staff to assess those experiencing enduring symptoms.
Long Covid, which is thought to affect more than 60,000 people in the UK, can cause continuing fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness and pain, according to the NHS.
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Monday, Matt Hancock said that at least 40 ‘Long Covid’ clinics will be in place across England by the end of November He confirmed they will be rolled out to help