Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 May 2022
386. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding the interim guidance plan for long-Covid; if they will be allowed to present their data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27157/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that I have also received a copy of the data from the person in question and have responded directly on the matter. COVID-19 is a new diseases and information on it, its features, incidence and course are still emerging. My Department and the HSE, continue to review new evidence, research and data on all aspects of COVID19 including Long COVID, as it emerges to ensure care is in place for all who need it.
The HSE has developed and is implementing an interim Model of Care to provide Long COVID services nationally. This builds on existing service provision to further develop the necessary services across a number of health care settings including GP, community services and acute hospitals. A phased implementation is underway with a focus on establishing, Post-Acute and Long COVID clinics nationally within each Hospital Group as initial priority. This involves expanding the resources at existing clinics where required and development of new clinics in line with the Model of Care.
Anyone concerned about Long COVID is advised to engage with their GP in the first instance.
