Post COVID Recovery Service
Getting you back to your full health after COVID-19
Our Post COVID Recovery Service offers a comprehensive assessment with a medical specialist, range of diagnostic tests and treatments tailored to each patient’s specific post COVID symptoms, all within our state-of-the-art facilities. Please note that this service is NOT for those who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or who are currently showing symptoms.
Contact us to arrange an appointment at either hospital:
The Wellington Hospital - 020 8131 1885
The Harley Street Clinic - 020 3131 8476
About Post COVID Recovery
Although many people who have been infected by the coronavirus make a full recovery, other patients are sadly left with debilitating symptoms that can continue to impact their lives for weeks and months. Common ongoing symptoms of what is now commonly referred to as ‘long COVID’ include breathing difficulties, fatigue, reduced muscle function and muscle and joint pain. Some patients also experience psychological and cognitive problems such as depression, anxiety and memory loss.
As we learn more about the virus, we know that there are also those of you who may be feeling anxious about the long-term impact of COVID-19 on your physical and mental health and these feelings of anxiety may be compounded among those who have other underlying conditions.
A swift diagnosis
Whether you’re seeking some clarity on your condition in the form of expert advice or need ongoing support, our expert team of specialist consultants are on hand to get you back to full health.
Working together to ensure your recovery our team includes physicians, respiratory physicians, rheumatologists, physiologists, neurologists, cardiologists, nephrologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and rehabilitation and exercise medicine specialists.
Post COVID-19 recovery service at HCA UK begins with an initial appointment with a consultant who specialises in your specific symptoms, who will be able to advise on follow up investigations such as heart or respiratory assessments. We know how worrying it can be to wait for results, which is why in many cases we offer assessments such as CT scans, electrocardiograms (ECG), echocardiograms (ECHO) and lung function tests on the same day as your appointment.
Post COVID Symptoms you may be experiencing
- Cardiac or respiratory issues such as difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing or chest pain
- Difficulty walking, exercising or performing daily tasks at home
- Extreme tiredness and fatigue, commonly associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
- Weakness in the arms or legs
- Pain, discomfort or reduced function in muscles and joint pain
- Cognitive changes, such as difficulty thinking or ‘brain fog’, poor concentration and memory loss
- Mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Gastrointestinal or digestion problems such as gastritis, abdominal pain or loss of appetite
- Reduced or severely disrupted sleep
- Prolonged loss of sense of taste or smell
- Signs of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
Care tailored to your needs
You will benefit from access to the most sophisticated diagnostic technologies available across The Harley Street Clinic and The Wellington Hospital, after which your specialist will take the time to discuss your results and put together a bespoke treatment plan in place for you. If further specialist care is required, quick onward referral can be arranged.
Delivering safe care
Accessing specialist care shouldn’t involve compromising on your safety, which is why all our facilities have put a range of new safety measures at the core of every service and department, reconfigured our hospitals to go above and beyond national and international safety guidelines.
Wherever you access our post COVID-19 recovery services, we have committed to following best practice on infection prevention and control, including dedicated hand washing stations and systemic testing at hospital entrances and hospital-wide usage of face masks for staff, consultants and patients.
We can also facilitate virtual patient consultations via video and phone to minimise the need for patients to travel or come into contact with others.
Our world class teams
At HCA Healthcare UK, we’re proud to work with some of country’s most eminent consultants, who can provide our patients with rapid access to consultation, investigation and diagnosis.
The virus can affect many different parts of the body, causing a range of symptoms from hair loss to headaches. This is why we have a wide range of experts available for you. Should you need further treatment you’ll benefit from the wealth of knowledge and experience of our multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, surgeons, radiologists and specialist nurses.
FAQs
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Can I still use your service for my symptoms alongside a GP? icon plus
Our service will be able to compliment your current care plan by providing further investigations, such as heart or respiratory assessments. -
Is this covered by private medical insurance? icon plus
If you have private medical insurance it is very likely your insurance provider will cover your initial consultation fee, investigations and a potential treatment plan.
Major insurance providers include Bupa, VitalityHealth and Axa Health. -
Given the travel restrictions, can I access your service? icon plus
Yes, we are open and you can still access our service. All medical appointments and treatments are exempt from the current travel restrictions, irrespective of which tier you are in. It doesn’t matter where you live - you can still visit us. -
I currently have COVID - can I access your service? icon plus
No. You are not permitted to travel for treatment if you are self-isolating due to COVID. We do not accept admissions from any patients who have COVID-19. Our service is for those who have common ongoing symptoms including breathing difficulties, fatigue, reduced muscle function and muscle and joint pain, referred to as ‘long COVID’.
If you have recently tested positive for COVID you should be self-isolating. If your symptoms get worse we advise you seek medical attention.
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What will your service involve to make me better? icon plus
To get you back to full health, you will begin with an initial appointment with one of our consultants who specialises in specific symptoms, who will be able to advise on follow up investigations such as heart or respiratory assessments.
After you have been swiftly diagnosed, you will benefit from access to the most sophisticated diagnostic technologies available across The Harley Street Clinic and The Wellington Hospital, where your specialist will take the time to discuss your results and put together a bespoke treatment plan to make you better. If further care is required, an onward referral can be arranged. -
How long do Coronavirus symptoms last? icon plus
The duration of the symptoms can vary depending on the individual, and therefore we are unable to provide an accurate timeframe.
However, if you have experienced any of the symptoms, such as breathing difficulties, fatigue, memory loss, a prolonged loss of sense of taste or smell, or reduced muscle function and muscle and joint pain, for a number of weeks or months, we advise you seek medical attention.
Please refer to the symptoms section on this page for the full list of Coronavirus symptoms.
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What are long-term effects of Coronavirus? icon plus
• Cardiac or respiratory issues: difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing or chest pain
• Difficulty walking, exercising or performing daily tasks at home
• Extreme tiredness and fatigue, associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
• Weakness in the arms or legs
• Pain, discomfort or reduced function in muscles and joint pain
• Cognitive changes: difficulty thinking or ‘brain fog’, poor concentration and memory loss
• Anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Gastrointestinal or digestion problems: gastritis, abdominal pain or loss of appetite
• Reduced or severely disrupted sleep
• Prolonged loss of sense of taste or smell
How we’re helping patients with debilitating ‘Long-COVID-19' symptoms
Contact us
Our Post COVID Recovery service is available at two locations, The Wellington Hospital and The Harley Street Clinic.
The Wellington Hospital
020 7483 5348The Harley Street Clinic
020 7034 6602