The Nottingham CityCare Post Covid Service supports people who continue to experience symptoms following a Covid-19 infection. 

We are a multidisciplinary team made up of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, care navigation support, and access to GP advice. We provide personalised assessment, symptom management, self-management support and vocational rehabilitation to help people improve their daily function, quality of life and ability to return to or remain in work. 

What is Long Covid? 

Long Covid (also known as Post-Covid-19 Syndrome) describes symptoms that continue for more than 12 weeks after a Covid-19 infection and cannot be explained by another diagnosis. Recovery varies from person to person. Some people recover within months, whilst others may experience symptoms for longer.  

Common symptoms include: 

  • Fatigue 
  • Brain fog, memory and concentration difficulties 
  • Breathlessness 
  • Joint and muscle pain 
  • Changes to taste or smell 
  • Dizziness or palpitations 
  • Sleep difficulties 
  • Anxiety and low mood associated with ongoing symptoms 

How can we help? 

Following an assessment, we will work with you to develop a personalised care plan based on your symptoms, goals and priorities. 

Support may include: 

  • Advice and education about Long Covid 
  • Fatigue and energy management 
  • Help with breathlessness and activity management 
  • Cognitive strategies for brain fog and concentration difficulties 
  • Self-management support 
  • Signposting and referral to other services where appropriate 
  • Vocational rehabilitation to support a return to work, remaining in work, or accessing reasonable workplace adjustments 

Our aim is to help you improve your wellbeing, independence and quality of life.  

Referral Information 

You can contact the service for advice if you think Long Covid may be affecting you and would like more information about accessing support.  

Before a referral can be accepted, your GP may need to arrange investigations to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms. Depending on your symptoms these may include: 

  • Blood tests 
  • Chest X-ray 
  • ECG (heart tracing) 
  • Other relevant investigations 

This helps ensure you receive the right care and that any alternative causes for your symptoms are identified and treated appropriately.  

Who can be referred? 

Patients can be referred if they: 

  • Are registered with a Nottingham City GP 
  • Have symptoms consistent with Post-Covid-19 Syndrome that have continued for more than 12 weeks 
  • Do not have an alternative diagnosis that explains their symptoms 

You do not need to have had a positive Covid-19 test to be referred.  

Referrals should be made by your GP via F12 or secure email. 

Support with Work and Employment 

Many people with Long Covid experience difficulties returning to work or managing their usual role. 

Our Occupational Therapy team can provide vocational rehabilitation support, helping people: 

  • Return to work safely 
  • Remain in employment 
  • Understand and request reasonable workplace adjustments 
  • Manage symptoms within the workplace 
  • Explore alternative ways of working that support their health and wellbeing 

Contact Us 

If you would like advice about the service or accessing support, please contact us: 

Telephone: 0115 883 3116 Email: ncp.postcovidservice@nhs.net 

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm