LCK In The News

Libby Parker, who first became unwell in August 2021, states “I will be asking supporters to push me the length of a marathon around Worcester to raise awareness and funds for ‘Long Covid Kids’. They provide essential support for children and their families who are trying to navigate the difficult world of Long Covid.

"Covid-19 infection may increase the risk of type 1 diabetes, a nationwide study of 1.2 million children suggests"

The UK charities Long COVID Kids and Long COVID Support conducted an internet survey to understand people’s experiences.
The findings indicate that, as most people get Long COVID after their first infection, avoiding infection especially in children is critical. The results also underline the importance of avoiding reinfection even if people are fully vaccinated and have recovered from Long COVID.

"LCK is a charity that now represents over 10 000 parents of young people with post COVID-19 condition... By raising awareness of symptoms through videos, case studies and even a visual symptoms gallery, LCK helps parents to understand the condition, obtain a diagnosis and seek early interventions that can prevent their child’s health from worsening."

Anna was getting a sore tummy and headaches every day. The classroom noise was too much for her, the lights were too bright...
Dr Elisa Perego, a London-based health researcher focusing on long Covid, says: “Schools must allow flexible hours, personalised schedules, and homeschooling. Long Covid can present with a relapsing remitting pattern, with periods of worsening and others of improvement. It can also present as an invisible illness, and a child can be very ill without looking as such at first glance.”