Long COVID
Doncaster long COVID service is a team of specialist including:
- physiotherapists
- occupational therapists
- physical therapy assistants
- psychology therapists
who can provide you with education, advice, support, and treatment to help you understand your condition and manage your symptoms. We offer one to one and group therapy in a range of settings to suit your needs.
How we can help
Many patients we assist undergo a gradual recovery from their symptoms.
Certain interventions occur through individual clinic sessions, while others are provided in a group setting. These interventions include:
- education on managing breathlessness and cough
- advice for fatigue and sleep issues
- gentle exercise to aid in returning to activity
- mindfulness and relaxation techniques
How to get help
- The Doncaster long COVID service accepts referrals for people who are experiencing ongoing symptoms for 4 weeks or more since testing positive for COVID 19 infection or having a suspected infection with COVID 19.
- Referrals are made by GP’s, advanced care practitioners, consultants, or allied health professionals, for example,
- physiotherapist
- occupational therapist
- counsellor
- community nurse
- pharmacist
- You must have a Doncaster GP and be over the age of 18 to access the service.
- The most common symptoms of long COVID are:
- fatigue
- post exertional symptoms (where the slightest activity or exercise can result in feeling wiped out or fatigued)
- brain fog
- breathlessness
- persistent cough
- chest pain
- dizziness
- palpitations,
- anxiety
- depression
- persistent loss of taste or smell
If you have any of the above symptoms and just “haven’t felt right” since having COVID, please do see your GP or allied health professional to discuss a referral to the long COVID service. There is a lot we can offer, and we can support you to manage your symptoms and live a more fulfilling life.
Contact Doncaster long COVID
St Johns information and support centre
Tickhill Road Site
Weston Road
Balby
Doncaster
DN4 8JS
- Telephone: 03000 211591
- Email: rdash.long-covid@nhs.net
Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Excluding bank holidays.
Outside of these hours please leave a message and we will call you back.
Patient self-care information
You will find a range of self-care advice in the patient leaflet section of this website.
Plan your journey
If you use public transport, the Traveline journey planner provides information about what services and times are available.
Page last reviewed: May 07, 2024
Next review due: May 07, 2025