How our service can help you
Following a decision by the Integrated Care Board, the Post-Covid Service is closing on Friday, 28 August 2026. Patients and GPs have been informed. Anyone needing advice or support should contact their GP in the first instance.
What is Post-Covid Syndrome?
Post-Covid Syndrome (also known as ‘Long Covid’) is a varied condition that affects people in many ways and often varies from day to day. It is defined as a collection of symptoms that have developed since catching Covid and remain for more than 12 weeks.
To find out more about Long Covid symptoms, click here — What is Long Covid? to access more information.
How long will it take for me to get back to normal?
Recovery is individual and there is no timeline for when the symptoms will go. We understand the frustration of living with these symptoms. The symptoms can also vary, so not everyone is affected in the same way. It's important not to compare yourself to others.
Are there any experimental treatments you can offer?
Currently, there are no evidence-based medical treatments for Post-Covid Syndrome. There is lots of information about new treatments available on the internet and social media, but these treatments have not been tested in vigorous scientific trials. Subsequently, NHS England has yet to approve any medical treatments for Post-Covid Syndrome; therefore, we cannot prescribe experimental treatments.
We are currently working in collaboration with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a "participant identification centre” to support a research study led by the University of Leicester. Click this link here to find out more about the study: https://www.phosp.org/phosp-i/
What can family, friends and employers do to help?
Sufferers of Post-Covid Syndrome can experience a wide range or fluctuating symptoms that can have a big impact on their lives. Naturally, this will often affect their family, friends, loved ones, their work and hobbies that make them the person they are. This can be really hard, but families, friends and work colleagues are vital in helping recovery.
A supportive and non-judgemental attitude is really helpful. It can be useful for family to understand the illness and we are therefore happy (with your consent) for family members to sit in with you for appointments.
Contact the service
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Post-Covid Guides
Carers Information
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A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid.
At Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, we value the often life-long support carers provide and recognise them as equal care partners. We want to offer as much guidance and reassurance as possible, to help you in your caring role. You can find general information and support for adult carers, young carers and parent carers by following this link.