https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/support-after-long-covid--5360104
The podcast arises from, and complements, work developed in response to research insights from the ‘Support After Covid Study,’ which was carried out between May 2020 and June 2021.  

This podcast was developed by Professor Cathy Bulley and Dr Eleanor Curnow from Queen Margaret University. It features contributions from Dr Linda Renton, Dr Jenny Ceolta-Smith and Ms Kirsty Stanley.]]>enHealth & FitnessCopyright Queen Margaret Universityhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc0ebc48835abfbdbd7bf12a4dd1ff23.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/support-after-long-covid--5360104Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:43:06 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityQueen Margaret Universityfeeds@spreaker.comSupport After COVID-19 is a series of podcast episodes focusing on the challenges of Long COVID and employment focusing on the experiences of people living with Long COVID and sharing advice and resources. The podcast arises from, and complements,...
The podcast arises from, and complements, work developed in response to research insights from the ‘Support After Covid Study,’ which was carried out between May 2020 and June 2021.  

This podcast was developed by Professor Cathy Bulley and Dr Eleanor Curnow from Queen Margaret University. It features contributions from Dr Linda Renton, Dr Jenny Ceolta-Smith and Ms Kirsty Stanley.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-long-covid-transitions-change-and-growth-jenny-ceolta-smith-and-kirsty-stanley--48264490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264490Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:14:42 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityFinally, Jenny and Kirsty spend some time discussing the possibility that change is needed to enable a return to work – for example, redeployment or moving into another line of work. They talk about ‘leaving work well’ and making sure that you know...609coronavirus,covid,covid-19,edinburgh,experiences,health,long,qmu,readjustment,rehabilitation,research,scotland,support,university,wellbeing,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-long-covid-reasonable-adjustments-and-pacing-jenny-ceolta-smith-and-kirsty-stanley--48264487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264487Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:14:00 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityIn this discussion, Kirsty and Jenny talk about how you can make adjustments to the way you work, for example – how long you work for at a time and what type of environment you work in. Kirsty explains some of the challenges of being self-employed and...1540coronavirus,covid,covid-19,edinburgh,experiences,health,long,qmu,readjustment,rehabilitation,research,scotland,support,university,wellbeing,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-long-covid-navigating-returning-to-work-jenny-ceolta-smith-and-kirsty-stanley--48264478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264478Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:14:00 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityIn this interview, Jenny and Kirsty explain some of the processes involved in returning to work. They share top tips and avenues of support that can help you navigate this journey.952coronavirus,covid,covid-19,edinburgh,experiences,health,long,qmu,readjustment,rehabilitation,research,scotland,support,university,wellbeing,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-long-covid-work-disclosure-and-confidentiality-jenny-ceolta-smith-and-kirsty-stanley--48264474
RESOURCES:

Vocational Rehabilitation Association career advice: https://vrassociationuk.com/resources-for-individuals/ and via this link: https://www.evenbreak.co.uk/en

Chronic illness Inclusion: https://chronicillnessinclusion.org.uk mention a link to specialist help for disabled people to find paid work: https://astriid.org/about/

TUC (help with finding a union): https://www.tuc.org.uk/join-a-union]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264474Sat, 08 Jan 2022 13:14:00 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityIn this episode, we discuss some of the impacts of Long COVID that may feel private and may make you feel particularly vulnerable. Kirsty and Jenny provide some advice about how you can make decisions about who you tell about these things, when, and...
RESOURCES:

Vocational Rehabilitation Association career advice: https://vrassociationuk.com/resources-for-individuals/ and via this link: https://www.evenbreak.co.uk/en

Chronic illness Inclusion: https://chronicillnessinclusion.org.uk mention a link to specialist help for disabled people to find paid work: https://astriid.org/about/

TUC (help with finding a union): https://www.tuc.org.uk/join-a-union]]>607coronavirus,covid,covid-19,edinburgh,experiences,health,long,qmu,readjustment,rehabilitation,research,scotland,support,university,wellbeing,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-long-covid-and-the-fit-note-jenny-ceolta-smith-and-kirsty-stanley--48264371
RESOURCES:

The Allied Health Professionals Health and Work report: http://www.ahpf.org.uk/files/AHP%20Health%20and%20Work%20report%202021.pdf
Access to work for workers including self-employed (services provided can be for both physical and mental health support in the workplace) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet
https://www.remploy.co.uk/employers/mental-health-and-wellbeing/workplace-mental-health-support-service-employers

Equality and Human Rights Commission (provides details on the Equalities Act 2010): https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/equality-act-2010The

Equality, advisory and support service with website and confidential helpline for workers to discuss concerns for example, about disability discrimination in the workplace: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) with confidential helpline and website for workers: Long COVID – advice for employers and employees: https://www.acas.org.uk/long-covid

Pomodoro technique (Time management strategy that may be helpful for some people): https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264371Sat, 08 Jan 2022 13:14:00 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityThis interview explains the ‘Fit Note’ (rather than the ‘Sick Note’). Using this well is valuable when discussing whether or not you are ready to return to work with your doctor and your employer. RESOURCES: The Allied Health Professionals...
RESOURCES:

The Allied Health Professionals Health and Work report: http://www.ahpf.org.uk/files/AHP%20Health%20and%20Work%20report%202021.pdf
Access to work for workers including self-employed (services provided can be for both physical and mental health support in the workplace) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet
https://www.remploy.co.uk/employers/mental-health-and-wellbeing/workplace-mental-health-support-service-employers

Equality and Human Rights Commission (provides details on the Equalities Act 2010): https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/equality-act-2010The

Equality, advisory and support service with website and confidential helpline for workers to discuss concerns for example, about disability discrimination in the workplace: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) with confidential helpline and website for workers: Long COVID – advice for employers and employees: https://www.acas.org.uk/long-covid

Pomodoro technique (Time management strategy that may be helpful for some people): https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique]]>701coronavirus,covid,covid-19,edinburgh,experiences,health,long,qmu,readjustment,rehabilitation,research,scotland,support,university,wellbeing,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-long-covid-returning-to-work-too-early-jenny-ceolta-smith-and-kirsty-stanley--48264367
RESOURCES:

Four videos about preparing to return to work by a team of occupational therapists at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfPD5ilcfEbit6R2OgezYD9YeNvnniSyb

Energy conservation RCOT How to conserve your energy. Practical advice for people during and after having COVID-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/conserving-energy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264367Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:14:00 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityThis interview focuses on the early stages of being unwell and unable to work. There are risks of returning to work too soon – Jenny and Kirsty share their own experiences and advice. RESOURCES: Four videos about preparing to return to work by...
RESOURCES:

Four videos about preparing to return to work by a team of occupational therapists at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfPD5ilcfEbit6R2OgezYD9YeNvnniSyb

Energy conservation RCOT How to conserve your energy. Practical advice for people during and after having COVID-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/conserving-energy.]]>455coronavirus,covid,covid-19,edinburgh,experiences,health,long,qmu,readjustment,rehabilitation,research,scotland,support,university,wellbeing,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-long-covid-and-work-jenny-ceolta-smith-and-kirsty-stanley--48264365
RESOURCES:

The Society of Occupational Medicine: COVID-19 return to work guide: For manager:
https://www.som.org.uk/COVID-19_return_to_work_guide_for_managers.pdf

COVID-19 return to work guide For recovering workers:
https://www.som.org.uk/COVID19_return_to_work_guide_for_recovering_workers.pdf

UK Government Advice:

The Fit Note: guidance for patients and employees:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-fit-note-a-guide-for-patients-and-employees/the-fit-note-guidance-for-patients-and-employees

Getting the most out of the fit note: guidance for GPs: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fit-note-guidance-for-gps/getting-the-most-out-of-the-fit-note-guidance-for-gps

Getting the most out of the fit note: guidance for employers and line managers:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fit-note-guidance-for-employers-and-line-managers/getting-the-most-out-of-the-fit-note-guidance-for-employers-and-line-managers#possible-changes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264365Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:14:00 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityJenny and Kirsty are both living with Long Covid and are Occupational Therapists with specific expertise in relation to vocational rehabilitation and employment. They have valuable personal and professional insights to share in relation to when to...
RESOURCES:

The Society of Occupational Medicine: COVID-19 return to work guide: For manager:
https://www.som.org.uk/COVID-19_return_to_work_guide_for_managers.pdf

COVID-19 return to work guide For recovering workers:
https://www.som.org.uk/COVID19_return_to_work_guide_for_recovering_workers.pdf

UK Government Advice:

The Fit Note: guidance for patients and employees:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-fit-note-a-guide-for-patients-and-employees/the-fit-note-guidance-for-patients-and-employees

Getting the most out of the fit note: guidance for GPs: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fit-note-guidance-for-gps/getting-the-most-out-of-the-fit-note-guidance-for-gps

Getting the most out of the fit note: guidance for employers and line managers:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fit-note-guidance-for-employers-and-line-managers/getting-the-most-out-of-the-fit-note-guidance-for-employers-and-line-managers#possible-changes]]>426coronavirus,covid,covid-19,edinburgh,experiences,health,long,qmu,readjustment,rehabilitation,research,scotland,support,university,wellbeing,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-dr-linda-renton-on-living-with-long-covid--48264362
RESOURCES:

UK Government info on financial help if you're disabled: https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264362Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:13:00 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityLinda is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Queen Margaret University. In this recording, she focuses on support, actions and resources that she has found valuable in her journey with Long Covid. RESOURCES: UK Government info on...
RESOURCES:

UK Government info on financial help if you're disabled: https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled]]>691coronavirus,covid,covid-19,edinburgh,experiences,health,long,qmu,readjustment,rehabilitation,research,scotland,support,university,wellbeing,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-long-covid-podcast-an-introduction-research-and-insights--48264354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48264354Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:13:00 +0000Queen Margaret UniversityIn this introduction recording, Professor Bulley talks to Dr Linda Renton about her experience living with Long Covid and explains the background to this podcast series which was developed in response to research insights from the ‘Support After Covid...372coronavirus,covid,covid-19,edinburgh,experiences,health,long,qmu,readjustment,rehabilitation,research,scotland,support,university,wellbeing,workfalsefull