@lesley-wa24.bsky.social
Professional Learning @Education Scotland, Trustee @Long Covid Scotland, former teacher, trade unionist and public health specialist. Long Covid, ME/CFS, neurodivergence, access and inclusion. Views my own.
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A comprehensive review published by Yale provides the most extensive analysis to date of the neurological effects of COVID
The conclusion is unequivocal:
Long COVID is a chronic neuroimmune disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The conclusion is unequivocal:
Long COVID is a chronic neuroimmune disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Neuroimmune pathophysiology of long COVID
Although COVID-19 was originally considered a respiratory illness, it is now well established that SARS-CoV-2 infection can have far-reaching impacts on the nervous system. Neurological symptoms such....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
A comprehensive review published by Yale provides the most extensive analysis to date of the neurological effects of COVID
The conclusion is unequivocal:
Long COVID is a chronic neuroimmune disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The conclusion is unequivocal:
Long COVID is a chronic neuroimmune disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Our friend Ondine was a powerful advocate for all with #LongCovid.
Working with her in various arenas was a privilege, including with the NHS Long Covid Taskforce, Covid Inquiry, with Parliamentarians & policy makers. She spoke truth to power & championed the hidden. We miss you.
Working with her in various arenas was a privilege, including with the NHS Long Covid Taskforce, Covid Inquiry, with Parliamentarians & policy makers. She spoke truth to power & championed the hidden. We miss you.
June 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Our friend Ondine was a powerful advocate for all with #LongCovid.
Working with her in various arenas was a privilege, including with the NHS Long Covid Taskforce, Covid Inquiry, with Parliamentarians & policy makers. She spoke truth to power & championed the hidden. We miss you.
Working with her in various arenas was a privilege, including with the NHS Long Covid Taskforce, Covid Inquiry, with Parliamentarians & policy makers. She spoke truth to power & championed the hidden. We miss you.
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We want transparency on COVID @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
Post infection risks are not mild and last years!
Everyone is at risk including children from long covid
Covid is airborne! Known from day 1! See Covid inquiry
Clinically vulnerable continue to die due to lack of 🧵
Post infection risks are not mild and last years!
Everyone is at risk including children from long covid
Covid is airborne! Known from day 1! See Covid inquiry
Clinically vulnerable continue to die due to lack of 🧵
June 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
We want transparency on COVID @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
Post infection risks are not mild and last years!
Everyone is at risk including children from long covid
Covid is airborne! Known from day 1! See Covid inquiry
Clinically vulnerable continue to die due to lack of 🧵
Post infection risks are not mild and last years!
Everyone is at risk including children from long covid
Covid is airborne! Known from day 1! See Covid inquiry
Clinically vulnerable continue to die due to lack of 🧵
Experiences of POTs patients in Scotland 😔
June 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Experiences of POTs patients in Scotland 😔
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Covid is a social justice issue.
Respirators cost money.
HEPA filters cost money.
Tests cost money.
Vaccines cost money.
Paid time off is rare.
Affordable child care is non existent
Covid disproportionately impacts those who are already the most marginalized
Mask up & protect your community
Respirators cost money.
HEPA filters cost money.
Tests cost money.
Vaccines cost money.
Paid time off is rare.
Affordable child care is non existent
Covid disproportionately impacts those who are already the most marginalized
Mask up & protect your community
June 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Covid is a social justice issue.
Respirators cost money.
HEPA filters cost money.
Tests cost money.
Vaccines cost money.
Paid time off is rare.
Affordable child care is non existent
Covid disproportionately impacts those who are already the most marginalized
Mask up & protect your community
Respirators cost money.
HEPA filters cost money.
Tests cost money.
Vaccines cost money.
Paid time off is rare.
Affordable child care is non existent
Covid disproportionately impacts those who are already the most marginalized
Mask up & protect your community
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COVID-19 is still a public health issue five years after the start of the pandemic. Changing vaccination guidelines, ever-evolving variants and strains, threats to health insurance and more mean COVID is still very much a concern.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...
A new COVID-19 variant, vaccine changes: What to know in 2025
COVID-19 is remains a public health concern five years after the start of the pandemic. What to know about vaccines, variants and more.
www.usatoday.com
June 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
COVID-19 is still a public health issue five years after the start of the pandemic. Changing vaccination guidelines, ever-evolving variants and strains, threats to health insurance and more mean COVID is still very much a concern.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...
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Have you responded to the Scottish Government's public consultation yet?
Don't panic if you haven't - There's still time, but read this first to find out why it's so critical...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/time...
Don't panic if you haven't - There's still time, but read this first to find out why it's so critical...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/time...
Time To Tell ScotGov The Truth About These Five Things
Finally, the Scottish Government's Long-Delayed public consultation on long-term conditions is here. Now we only have until 20th July, to be heard.
www.linkedin.com
May 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Have you responded to the Scottish Government's public consultation yet?
Don't panic if you haven't - There's still time, but read this first to find out why it's so critical...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/time...
Don't panic if you haven't - There's still time, but read this first to find out why it's so critical...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/time...
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😡Tired of people telling you where to stick it?
✊Well now you can raise awareness of Long Covid, and Stick it wherever you want!
100% of profits from every sticker are donated straight to supporting #LongCovidScotland
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✊Well now you can raise awareness of Long Covid, and Stick it wherever you want!
100% of profits from every sticker are donated straight to supporting #LongCovidScotland
longcovidscotland.shop/prod...
Long Covid Scotland Large Yellow Sticker
See Us. Treat Us. Study Us. This bold yellow sticker does more than make a statement – it demands visibility, care, and research for everyone living...
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May 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
😡Tired of people telling you where to stick it?
✊Well now you can raise awareness of Long Covid, and Stick it wherever you want!
100% of profits from every sticker are donated straight to supporting #LongCovidScotland
longcovidscotland.shop/prod...
✊Well now you can raise awareness of Long Covid, and Stick it wherever you want!
100% of profits from every sticker are donated straight to supporting #LongCovidScotland
longcovidscotland.shop/prod...
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A new large study suggests gene FOXP4, which helps control our lungs, is involved in long covid . It’s a different gene than the one linked to severe Covid, showing that Long Covid is its own condition, not just a “slow recovery”.
www.nature.com/articles/s41... #LongCovid #LongCovidScotland
www.nature.com/articles/s41... #LongCovid #LongCovidScotland
Genome-wide association study of long COVID - Nature Genetics
A genome-wide study by the Long COVID Host Genetics Initiative identifies an association between the FOXP4 locus and long COVID, implicating altered lung function in its pathophysiology.
www.nature.com
May 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A new large study suggests gene FOXP4, which helps control our lungs, is involved in long covid . It’s a different gene than the one linked to severe Covid, showing that Long Covid is its own condition, not just a “slow recovery”.
www.nature.com/articles/s41... #LongCovid #LongCovidScotland
www.nature.com/articles/s41... #LongCovid #LongCovidScotland
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Did you know you can raise money for us without putting your hand in your pocket? :)
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March 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Did you know you can raise money for us without putting your hand in your pocket? :)
Checkout easyfundraising
💻Set it up in minutes
🛒Shop online as usual
💸Thousands of the places you shop give us a donation
😀It doesn't cost you anything
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/...
Checkout easyfundraising
💻Set it up in minutes
🛒Shop online as usual
💸Thousands of the places you shop give us a donation
😀It doesn't cost you anything
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🗣️ Living with #LongCovid in Scotland? The govt wants your views on long-term conditions — but the consultation is hard to navigate.
We’ve made a simple guide to help you speak up and be heard. Your voice matters.
📥 Download here:
drive.google.com/file/d/17v...
We’ve made a simple guide to help you speak up and be heard. Your voice matters.
📥 Download here:
drive.google.com/file/d/17v...
May 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🗣️ Living with #LongCovid in Scotland? The govt wants your views on long-term conditions — but the consultation is hard to navigate.
We’ve made a simple guide to help you speak up and be heard. Your voice matters.
📥 Download here:
drive.google.com/file/d/17v...
We’ve made a simple guide to help you speak up and be heard. Your voice matters.
📥 Download here:
drive.google.com/file/d/17v...
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🗣️ Have you responded yet to the Scottish Government's Public consultation on long term conditions? Our guide will help you speak up and be heard. Your voice matters.
📥 Download here:
drive.google.com/file/d/17v...
📥 Download here:
drive.google.com/file/d/17v...
LCS_Guide_To_Consultation.pdf
drive.google.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🗣️ Have you responded yet to the Scottish Government's Public consultation on long term conditions? Our guide will help you speak up and be heard. Your voice matters.
📥 Download here:
drive.google.com/file/d/17v...
📥 Download here:
drive.google.com/file/d/17v...
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Time To Tell ScotGov The Truth About These Five Things...
#LongCovid #LongCovidScotland #PublicConsultation
www.longcovid.scot/blog/the...
#LongCovid #LongCovidScotland #PublicConsultation
www.longcovid.scot/blog/the...
Time To Tell ScotGov The Truth About These Five Things — Long Covid Scotland
We’re up against conditions with decades of advocacy power behind them — heart disease, diabetes, ME, and more. It’s wrong that we’re forced to compete for attention. But if we want Long Covid to be heard and not absorbed into services built for othe
www.longcovid.scot
May 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Time To Tell ScotGov The Truth About These Five Things...
#LongCovid #LongCovidScotland #PublicConsultation
www.longcovid.scot/blog/the...
#LongCovid #LongCovidScotland #PublicConsultation
www.longcovid.scot/blog/the...
Read the joint statement here: meassociation.org.uk/nsts
May 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Read the joint statement here: meassociation.org.uk/nsts
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POTS is way more than “just” a high heart rate or fainting (in fact you don’t even need to faint to have POTS).
Your autonomic nervous system controls all the unconscious processes in your body. When it malfunctions, everything goes haywire.
Signed… a gal who’s POTS is monster flaring today
Your autonomic nervous system controls all the unconscious processes in your body. When it malfunctions, everything goes haywire.
Signed… a gal who’s POTS is monster flaring today
April 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
POTS is way more than “just” a high heart rate or fainting (in fact you don’t even need to faint to have POTS).
Your autonomic nervous system controls all the unconscious processes in your body. When it malfunctions, everything goes haywire.
Signed… a gal who’s POTS is monster flaring today
Your autonomic nervous system controls all the unconscious processes in your body. When it malfunctions, everything goes haywire.
Signed… a gal who’s POTS is monster flaring today
