Resources
NASA Lean Test
The NASA Lean Test is a simple clinical test used to screen for orthostatic intolerance, especially in conditions like Long COVID, POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), ME/CFS, and other dysautonomias. More information here.
Blood Sugar Regulation
This article explains why people with long COVID can feel like their blood sugar is crashing, even when tests often show normal levels. It breaks down how the nervous system, hormones, and insulin response can get disrupted after COVID, causing symptoms that feel like hypoglycaemia. If you’ve had shakiness, dizziness, or ‘low blood sugar’ episodes that never show up on a monitor, this article may make sense of what might actually be happening.
Thirst
This article explains why people with long COVID often feel unusually thirsty, even when they’re drinking plenty. It breaks down how the body’s hydration system can get disrupted, from hormones to blood volume to the autonomic nervous system, and why this can create a constant cycle of thirst. If you’re dealing with ongoing dryness, excessive drinking, or feeling ‘never hydrated,’ this article helps make sense of what’s going on.
Body Water Regulation
Many systems are (potentially) affected in long COVID and the same symptoms can be explained by dysfunction in any one of them. This resource is about body water regulation (i.e. hydration).
Supporting a person with ME/CFS
People who are bedbound by ME/CFS live each day with limited energy and require a significant level of care to meet their basic daily needs. Approximately 25% of people with ME/CFS are so severely impacted that they are housebound or bedbound. Every person with ME/CFS is different and understanding their limitations is critical. The following article highlights some great learning when supporting a person with ME/CFS.
https://emerge.org.au/caring-for-people-with-me-cfs-who-are-bedbound/
Clinical Care Guide – Managing ME/CFS, Long COVID, & IACCs
New comprehensive guideline from The Bateman Horne Centre in the US aimed at Health Care Professionals treating Long Covid, ME and other post-infectious chronic conditions.
Salt intake if you suffer with POTS
If you have POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), your doctor might recommend increasing your salt intake to help manage symptoms like dizziness, fainting, and fatigue.
This article here could be used as a support guide on salt intake and management.
Before starting a high-salt diet or trying supplements, speak to a doctor—especially if you have other health conditions. Everyone’s needs are different, and your provider can help you find what works best for you.
ME/CFS and Anaesthesia
ME/CFS and Anaesthesia (myalgic encephalomyelitis or encephalopathy/chronic fatigue syndrome)
Understanding micro clots with Dr. Jaco Laubscher and Prof. Resia Pretorius
We look at discoveries and how innovative treatment approaches are being developed to address vascular damage in Long COVID.
Practical ways to support university students with long Covid
Educators can make it easier for students dealing with the symptoms of long Covid to continue their studies. In this video, Anne McConway explains the condition and offers strategies for safer, more welcoming classrooms for all learners
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/authors/anne-mcconway
Understanding Nervous System Mapping
Trauma-Informed Care at The Long Covid Clinic
Recovering from Long Covid isn’t just about physical symptoms. It’s about how your whole system, body, mind, and nervous system, has been impacted. For many people, the illness itself has been traumatic. Add to that the stress of not being believed, misdiagnosed, or told it’s all in your head, and you’re often left feeling frightened, exhausted, and alone.
Returning to Work
The link below to this paper provides a summary of the Society of Occupational Medicines recommendations for managers.
“Long COVID and return to work support – what works?”
https://www.som.org.uk/sites/som.org.uk/files/Long_COVID_and_Return_to_Work_What_Works.pdf
There for ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
#ThereForME is a campaign founded by Karen and Emma, two carers for partners with very severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) /Long Covid.
The campaign is supported by 24 organisations and smaller initiatives supporting people with ME/ and Long Covid.
World Health Network
Compression Garments
Compression can help with symptoms of POTS. For more information click on the link below.
Physiotherapy for Breathing Pattern Disorders
Breathing is essential to life and occurs naturally with very little or no thought. Physiotherapists can assess your breathing pattern and your overall health and use this information to help you restore your breathing.
LongCOVID and Yoga The Need for Radical Rest!
The ongoing effects of Long COVID have challenged individuals and healthcare systems, leaving many feeling stuck in cycles of fatigue, breathlessness, and discomfort. Yoga can be a great tool for recovery and rest. This link explains more.
https://thelongcovidclinic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Long-Covid-and-Yoga.pdf
Long COVID Support
Long Covid Support is a charity registered in England and Wales.
Their goal is to improve the futures of people with Long Covid by ensuring equitable access to high quality healthcare, research, information and employment rights.
Long COVID Kids
Children should be able to thrive and look forward to a positive future.
The Long COVID Kids Charity represent and support children and young people living with Long Covid and related illnesses and the parents and caregivers that look after them.