Cross-party group demand evidence of what actions have been taken to help patients.
Cross-party politicians have joined forces to write to First Minister Humza Yousaf demanding answers for 175,000 people with long Covid.
In June last year, Mr Yousaf met families of children with long Covid, including some who had paid for private treatment out of desperation for help. Mrs Goss said: “When we, and other families, met Humza Yousaf in June 2022, we were encouraged by his words and seemingly determined commitment to help our children by funding long Covid services in Scotland.
The MSPs behind the letter to Mr Yousaf describe long Covid as “the largest mass disabling event since the end of the First World War”. “Many have been forced to fund their own treatment through private clinics or put themselves at risk with unlicensed medications. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “We recognise the significant impact that long Covid can have on the health and wellbeing of those most severely affected, and assessment and support is being provided across Scotland.
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