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The Story Behind the Long Covid Kids Choir
Merel van der Knoop is the LCK choir leader. Merel gained a Bachelors degree in solo piano from the Rotterdam Conservatoire in The...
Long Covid Kids
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Statement 9th September 2024 | The Long Covid Groups say patients are being abandoned as dedicated clinics close despite a rise in UK cases|
The Long Covid Groups say patients are being abandoned as dedicated clinics close despite a rise in UK cases.
Long Covid Kids
Sep 9, 20245 min read


Press Release 6th September 2024 | Long Covid Kids will represent Children and Young People in Module 8 of the U.K Covid Inquiry|
Long Covid Kids and Long Covid Kids Scotland have been granted Core Participant status in the Children's module of the the Covid-19 Inquiry
Long Covid Kids
Sep 6, 20246 min read


The kids were right all along! | They can get Long Covid | New Research | 22nd August 2024
Researchers are determined to dispel misunderstandings about children and Covid-19. Now it is clear that kids can develop Long Covid.
Long Covid Kids
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Scientists have discovered the cause of a COVID complication in children.
The researchers found that the children’s immune systems had latched onto a part of the coronavirus that closely resembles a protein...
Long Covid Kids
Aug 12, 20241 min read


Young people and Education Senedd committee in Wales: Do Disabled Children and Young people have equal access to Education and childcare?
In September 2023, Long Covid Kids were honored to participate in a Stakeholder discussion event organised by the Children, Young People,...
Long Covid Kids
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Long Covid Kids Response to The First Report From The UK COVID-19 Inquiry | 18th July 2024
Long Covid Kids statement in response to the first report from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. 18th July 2024
Long Covid Kids
Jul 18, 20242 min read


OPEN LETTER FROM LONG COVID KIDS | UK COVID-19 INQUIRY | 14th July 2024
The Chair of the Covid 19 Inquiry has indicated that she intends to refuse the application of children's Long Covid charities.
Long Covid Kids
Jul 12, 202413 min read


How LCK became charity of the year at Gravita
Gravita always supports a charity each year and I knew it was the right time to put the charity so close to my heart forward for...
Long Covid Kids
May 30, 20242 min read


My Child has Long Covid: What do I need to know about Accusations of Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII)?
For parents of a child with Long Covid, following last week's focus on FII Awareness, our blog will outline how and why allegations of...
Long Covid Kids
May 10, 202412 min read


Analysis of UK Media Characterisations of Long Covid in Children and Young People - Recommendations for Journalists
Long Covid Kids are pleased to share this important new study which includes recommendations to journalists. A Critical Analysis of UK...
Long Covid Kids
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Neglected and Dismissed: Call for Immediate Government Action/Support to Address Ireland’s Long Covid Patient Crisis
Long Covid Advocacy Ireland ( LCAI ) and Long Covid Kids (LCK) called on the Government to urgently develop a response plan for a...
Long Covid Kids
Apr 23, 20242 min read


The Times article - Parents accused of faking their children's Long Covid
LCK has been committed to improving recognition and understanding of Long Covid in children since 2020. We are pleased that some...
Long Covid Kids
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Children and young people to tell the Inquiry how the pandemic affected them
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s work investigating the impact of the pandemic on children and young people has taken a major step forward. The...
Long Covid Kids
Apr 17, 20241 min read


My daughter and the teenage thief called Long Covid| Long Covid Awareness Day
It all began in November’21, Our first family encounter with Covid had begun. Then again for Esmé Eve, The following February half term,...
Long Covid Kids
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Long Covid International Awareness Day 2024
Long Covid Kids believes all children should be able to thrive and look forward to a positive future. Our mission is to actively advocate...
Long Covid Kids
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Long Covid For All Seasons | Long Covid Awareness Day Poem
The frost lays us bare to COVID. “It’s seasonal: In winter it snares.” When spring starts to bloom - “Sneezes are hayfever, yes?” “Stop...
Kirsty Stanley (LCK Senior Occupational Therapist)
Mar 15, 20241 min read


How will you wear your International Long Covid Awareness Day Charity Pin?
Show you care, wear and share to show your support for International Long Covid Awareness Day on the 15th of March. This beautifully...
Long Covid Kids
Feb 25, 20241 min read


New research identifies core symptoms of Long Covid in children and young people
We are delighted to share this critical new research from Kings College London in partnership with the WHO and Long Covid Kids has...
Long Covid Kids
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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