LCK In The News

Naomi got Covid at the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
Although she didn't feel too unwell at the time, the virus has continued to significantly impact her life.
The BBC Young Reporter Competition regional winner has share her story about living with Long Covid whilst being a teenager.

Having long Covid can be a lonely place, particularly if you are a child, or the parent of a child who is seriously struggling.
In the second episode, hosts Dan Walker and Ruth Liptrot talk to two long Covid mums, Sammie McFarland and Jana Touati Mikusova, about their experience.

Our charity CEO Sammie discusses Long Covid and the aims of the charity with Jeremy Vine on his BBC Radio 2 show

Rosie Pidgeon, 17, is one of more than 100,000 children across the UK affected by the condition.
Her extreme fatigue, headaches and muscle pain meant she had to drop out of school and did not sit her A-levels.
But an exhibition of her art on display at the Island Arts Centre in Lisburn is a window into her world.

The effects of Long Covid can be persistent and debilitating, and for many parents, the cumulative effect of their child catching COVID-19 again on top of their Long Covid symptoms is a genuine concern.
Twinkl has partnered with Long Covid Kids and has lots of resources to help parents and educators understand the condition and support children.