
Post-Covid Syndrome Information
See below for:
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Acute Trust (UHCW) pathway
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Primary Care pathway
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Self management advice
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Diagnostic guidance for Primary Care
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Link to Primary Care Referral Information
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National and local resources
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Leaflet library
To be read in conjunction with NHSE Post Covid Syndrome Assessment Guidance (follow this link)



Self-Management Advice: Your Covid Recovery
Follow this link: www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk
Includes information and advice on:
What is COVID-19: Impact of intensive care stay
Managing the effects: Mind Body Respiratory Cardio Diabetes
Wellbeing: Eating Sleeping Being active Grief
Road to recovery: Daily activities Returning to work
Friends Family & Carers: Advice on how to support. Encourage regular contact with supportive contacts face to face or virtually



Follow this link or click on image below for referral information


National Mental Wellbeing Resources
Self Management Follow links:
- Your COVID Recovery
- One You – Every Mind Matters
- NHS Online Mental Health Self-assessments
- NHS Online Mental Wellbeing Audio Guides
- Mental Wellbeing Apps Reviewed by NHS
- MIND Website for Information and Support
Urgent Support Follow links:
Samaritans Coventry: 24 hour freephone tel 116 123
Samaritans GP Gateway page
Other Mental Health Crisis Phone Lines & Listening Services (www.mind.org.uk)
National Lifestyle Support
- NHS Exercise information
- NHS Exercise videos
- NHS Couch to 5K : Full Couch to 5K smart-phone app available via usual app stores
- NHS Eat Well information
- Change4Life: Ideas for families to improve diets and physical activity levels
- Healthy living apps reviewed by the NHS
- Diabetes apps reviewed by the NHS
- Respiratory apps as reviewed by the NHS
- Sleep apps as reviewed by the NHS
COVID Leaflet Library
Click on images below to download full versions
Breathing techniques Managing breathlessness


Cough suppression Prone positioning


Eating well after Covid Voice problems


IAPT Patient Leaflet IAPT GP information


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Coventry Guidance
Mental Wellbeing Coventry
Encourage self-management to supplement professional care
- GP referral to Link Worker / Social Prescribing assessment
- IAPT referral (see GP Gateway page)
- IAPT self help guides
- IAPT website
Moderate Cases
- IAPT: Assessment and access to talking therapies for anxiety, depression and stress.
- IAPT Self referral available on-line and by phone (see above). Onward referral as appropriate to other agencies. Remote access options. Tel 024 76 671090
- GP prescription if indicated
Severe and Urgent
- GP Referral to CWPT Mental Health Services aligned to Mental Health Access Hubs :Tel: 0300 200 0011
- NHS Mental Health Crisis Service: For Service users and carers telephone Number: Freephone 08081 966798 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Exercise and Lifestyle Coventry
Health Check: For those eligible
Post-COVID Exercise Programme: Provided by CVLife. UHCW MDT Clinic will make referrals
Delivered by Weight Watchers.
Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia HbA1c 42-47 mmol/mol- result within last 24 months – referral via GP/Nurse
18-79, year, not pregnant, not currently diabetic currently ‘know your risk score’ of >15 – self-referral https://www.weightwatchers.com/uk/healthieryou
DESMOND (Diabetes Education for Self Management Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed).
Referral via GP or Nurse on diagnosis, or self-referral via 0808 169 1225 or crgpa.desmondreferrals@nhs.net
‘Carbs 4 1’ and ‘Carbs AND Insulin’ (CANDI) delivered via DSN teams. Covers insulin dose titration, diet, management of hypoglycaemia and acute changes in plasma glucose – referral via GP/DSN.
On-line support: https://mytype1diabetes.nhs.uk/
- Healthy Lifestyles Coventry: Support with weight, healthy diet, giving up smoking, getting more active, cutting down on alcohol and general wellbeing. Freephone 0800 122 3790 or https://hlscoventry.org/
- Moving More in Coventry: Information on walking local leisure facilities and activities
- Best You: Website provides free online personalised health and wellbeing recommendations regarding healthy eating, healthy weight, and physical activity
Rugby Guidance
Mental Wellbeing Rugby
Encourage self-management to supplement professional care
- GP referral to Link Worker / Social Prescribing assessment
- IAPT referral – see GP Gateway page
- IAPT self help guides
- IAPT website
- Wellbeing for Warwickshire low level / early support for 16+ year olds provided by MIND Tel: 02477 712 288 Email: wbw@cwmind.org.uk
- Togetherall: Free online anonymous platform for peer-support, self-help information and guided courses: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
Moderate Cases
- IAPT: Assessment and access to talking therapies for anxiety, depression and stress.
- IAPT Self referral available on-line and by phone (see above). Onward referral as appropriate to other agencies. Remote access options. Tel 024 76 671090
- GP prescription if indicated
Severe and Urgent
- Warwickshire Safe Haven: Out of Hours Mental Health Crisis Support to anyone aged 16+ across. Available 6pm-11pm every evening. Tel: 02477 714 554, text: 07970 042270 Email: safehaven@cwmind.org.uk or attend in person (call in advance)
- GP Referral to CWPT Mental Health Services aligned to Mental Health Access Hubs :Tel: 0300 200 0011
- NHS Mental Health Crisis Service: For Service users and carers telephone Number: Freephone 08081 966798 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Exercise & Lifestyle Rugby
- Physical Activity on Referral:
Free 12 weeks course required professional referral
Details: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fitterfuturesphysicalact
Referral form: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fitterfuturesreferral
- Pulmonary Maintenance:
UHCW Assessment Clinic will refer into specific FitterFutures course
- Health Check: For those eligible
Post-COVID Exercise Programme: Provided by CVLife. UHCW MDT Clinic will make referrals
Delivered by Weight Watchers.
Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia HbA1c 42-47 mmol/mol- result within last 24 months – referral via GP/Nurse
18-79, year, not pregnant, not currently diabetic currently ‘know your risk score’ of >15 – self-referral https://www.weightwatchers.com/uk/healthieryou
DESMOND (Diabetes Education for Self Management Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed).
Referral via GP or Nurse on diagnosis, or self-referral via 0808 169 1225 or crgpa.desmondreferrals@nhs.net
‘Carbs 4 1’ and ‘Carbs AND Insulin’ (CANDI) delivered via DSN teams. Covers insulin dose titration, diet, management of hypoglycaemia and acute changes in plasma glucose – referral via GP/DSN.
On-line support: https://mytype1diabetes.nhs.uk/
- GetSetGo:
Physical activities specifically to help manage/improve severe mental health issues
Access to taster sessions: 01789 298615 Email jessica.thawley@springfieldmind.org.uk
- Weight Management on Referral:
Free 12 weeks course required professional referral Details: Fitter Futures Warwickshire
Referral form: Fitter Futures Referral Form
- Stop Smoking:
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