Bupa's Cromwell Hospital opens 'Long Covid' clinic

Open five days a week

Adam Saville
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One in 10 with Covid experience symptoms which last three months or longer, it is estimated

A new specialist clinic in Kensington, London, is providing personalised treatment plans for patients suffering the long-haul effects of coronavirus. Based at Bupa's Cromwell Hospital, it is led by a team of consultants who focus on various physical symptoms, such as respiratory issues, fatigue and joint or muscle pain, as well as mental health. As well as tailoring treatment plans, they are able to provide onward referrals to cardiologists, neurologists, specialist respiratory physiotherapists and psychiatrists. According to Office for National Statistics (ONS), it is estimated th...

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