Urgent action needed to tackle stigma around long Covid, ministers warned

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Tackling long Covid stigma needs “urgent” action from the Scottish Government, a committee report has said.

Their inquiry, launched in January, focused on awareness and recognition, therapy and rehabilitation.have self-reported the condition, with an estimated 1.9 million across the UK.

The committee heard from academics, clinicians and those living with long Covid throughout the four-month inquiry.Mr Fairlie said: “The report sets out the urgent need for the Scottish Government to take action to address the stigma and lack of awareness surrounding long Covid and to improve the diagnosis and treatment for individuals living with this condition.

“The recommendations made in our report must now be acted on to ensure that the stigma associated with long Covid is addressed, enabling those suffering from the condition to receive the recognition and support they both need and deserve.

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