Every child deserves a childhood they can participate in.
Long Covid Kids supports children and young people living with Long Covid, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and other prolonged, fluctuating and energy-limiting illnesses, and their families.
We provide trusted information, practical support and connection, while working to improve understanding and remove barriers across health, education and everyday life.
How can we help you today?
Childhood Doesn't Wait.
Children and young people living with Long Covid and other prolonged, fluctuating and energy-limiting illnesses can face barriers to healthcare, education, friendships, activities and the everyday experiences of childhood.
With the right understanding and support, barriers can be reduced and more opportunities created for children to participate, connect and belong.
Making a Difference For Children
From supporting families directly to influencing national policy and practice, we bring lived experience, research evidence and professional expertise together to improve understanding, support and opportunities for children and young people.
Below are just a few ways in which Long Covid Kids has made a difference.
11,000+ Families
connected with Long Covid Kids for information, support and community.
Education
Helping schools better understand and support children with prolonged, fluctuating and energy-limiting illnesses through practical guidance and resources.
Healthcare
Bringing children and families' needs into national conversations about services and care, including NHS England service development.
"Always having somewhere to be heard and believed."
LCK community feedback
Children And Young People Shaping Change
We work with children and young people to help shape the support, opportunities and systems that affect their lives.
Through co-production and growing youth roles within LCK, children and young people can contribute their experiences, ideas and priorities to our work, helping keep us relevant and accountable.
Highlights From Long Covid Kids
On the blog, we share resources, research, campaigns, and lived experience stories, each one reflecting the voices of children, young people, and families at the heart of our mission.
