What plans does the Welsh Government have to support long-COVID sufferers in Rhondda?
On the 15th June I made a statement setting out how the Welsh Government is supporting people with their recovery from COVID-19. Please see the link below for the full statement.
https://gov.wales/oral-statement-services-supporting-people-recover-covid-19
I have announced a £5 million investment to develop primary and community services to support those with long COVID, as well as other individuals who have additional needs as a result of the impacts of the pandemic. A proportion of the investment will be available to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board to support development of services, building on their existing offer as part of the Adferiad programme. It is the responsibility for each health board to provide services to meet the needs of their local populations.
We have been engaging regularly with health boards as they have developed services in response to long COVID. Our recent discussions with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board highlighted provision in place such as the Covid Rehab hub, which was established in October 2020. The service fosters a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach for those discharged from hospital or experiencing long COVID. The health board has GP referral pathways in place and indicated they are actively engaging with patients as part of service development.