As part of this years Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re reflecting on what it really means to belong. When children and young people feel accepted and supported — in family, with peers, at school, and in the wider world — their mental wellbeing grows 🤝 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #LongCovidKids

You can help increase Long Covid Kids and Friends’s entries into @easyfundraising.bsky.social #SharetheLove giveaway – every new supporter who joins is an entry to win a £500 donation! Sign up before midnight 9th February, it’ll only take two minutes: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go...

Key finding from this study www.nature.com/articles/s41... To reduce #Covid and other respiratory infections in children, that can result in chronic ill-health in disability we need to *ventilate classrooms*, use HEPA filters. @cvcev.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social

The result of a powerful research project developed in collaboration with young people. 'Long Covid Lives' - a 3-part graphic series exploring the lived experiences of young people living with #LongCovid. positivenegatives.org/story/long-c... #LongCovidLives #Research #PPI #LongCovidKids

We are delighted to share that thanks to your support our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge raised an incredible £19,276. Read more in our #Blog: www.longcovidkids.org/post/the-big... #Community #Together #Charity #Fundraiser #LongCovid #LongCovidKids

Register now! The Network is excited to host the MAPLC team to present a Special Rehab Grand Rounds. This is a hybrid (online and in-person) event on Thursday April 16, 2026 from 12-1pm EDT. For more info and registration details, visit tinyurl.com/3wn253d2. #COVIDRehab

Really welcome seeing Long Covid Kids, @longcovidsupport.bsky.social & @longcovidsos.bsky.social all signposted to in this new community pharmacy resource on #LongCovid from the @cppeengland.bsky.social (CPPE). www.cppe.ac.uk/programmes/l... #LongCovidKids #CPPE #PatientAdvocacy #Resources

Funded by the Buckinghamshire-based ME Association, external and carried out at Imperial College London, the Rosetta Stone study hopes to look for biomarkers and "decode the immunological profile" of both ME and Long Covid. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #OverlappingIllness #ME #LongCovid

👀 BOOK your space for our EHCP & Education Q&A with Educational Psychologist @drsuepeters.bsky.social The session is tailored to the questions in advance. www.longcovidkids.org/service-page... #SEND #Education #LongCovid #LongCovidKids bsky.app/profile/long... @longcovidsupport.bsky.social

Today is the launch of the Myth-busters: debunking #LongCovid myths and misconceptions. We are pleased to have supported the development of these resources with The World Health Organisation. www.who.int/europe/event... #MythBusters #HealthSecurity #LongCovidKids #HealthInformationIntegrity #WHO

Today is the launch of the Myth-busters: debunking #LongCovid myths and misconceptions. We are pleased to have supported the development of these resources with The World Health Organisation. www.who.int/europe/event... #MythBusters #HealthSecurity #LongCovidKids #HealthInformationIntegrity #WHO

Remember to submit an abstract for the poster presentations for the 2026 International Forum on COVID Rehabilitation Research. Submissions are due TOMORROW! Review the guidelines for submission and submit here tinyurl.com/2s3ubuuf @kellyobrien25.bsky.social @drjillcameron.bsky.social

"These findings reinforce an urgent message that children and adolescents can develop #LongCovid not only after an initial infection, but also after reinfection. The public health implications are substantial." @buonsenso.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #LongCovidKids #Children

New children’s books about living with Long COVID are here! Long COVID Transformed My Mommy Long COVID Transformed My Sister into a Turtle Written by a mom living with disabling Long COVID. Order at: www.dottieloni.com Share these books to help families be seen & understood. #LongCOVID, #MECFS

"it is an extremely difficult illness to understand, but just having that compassion and support and trying to help, is what I think is huge" Charlise, Age 19, diagnosed with Long Covid at age 15. A documentary, by Dr Angela Grace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=onAj... #Family #LongCovid #LongCovidKids

Are you interested in EHCP’s ? SEND education ? Check out our event with @drsuepeters.bsky.social #EHCP #Inclusion #SEND #Education #LongCovidKids www.longcovidkids.org/service-page...

Your designs, in action 🧡 Created by children & young people living with Long Covid and overlapping illness, these posters carry powerful messages of hope, truth, and change — and formed part of our key messaging at the Covid Inquiry last year. #LongCovid #LongCovidKids #CovidInquiry #Charity #MECFS

Thank you to everyone who joined us on #easyfundraising this week! Not joined yet? It's free and your shopping won't cost you any extra - the brands you shop with will donate, not you! Sign up today: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/long-covid-k... #LongCovid #LongCovidKids #Fundraising

👋 Katie is a Youth Advisor, Youth Peer Facilitator & Patient Involvement 📋🐶 “Hi, I’m Katie, I’m 19 and I’ve had Long Covid for five years and am currently taking time out of education. I 🧡 reading, writing and spending time with my 🐶 Darcy” www.longcovidkids.org/advisory-panel #LongCovidKids

We’ve created At Our Pace to support young people with Long Covid and overlapping illnesses to share their lived experiences and to build a growing set of resources shaped by those voices. Flexible, supportive, and youth-led. #Blog: www.longcovidkids.org/post/at-our-... #AtOurPace

Don’t miss your chance to submit an abstract for the poster presentations at the 2026 International Forum on COVID Rehabilitation Research. Submissions are due Friday January 30, 2026! Review the guidelines for submission and submit here tinyurl.com/2s3ubuuf

We’re looking for a new Trustee to join the Board of Long Covid Kids, the charity supporting children and young people living with Long Covid and related overlapping illness — including the impact on their education, wellbeing and development. govo.org/charity/long... #LongCovid #GetInvolved

One monthly ‘Topic’ based session. Februarys session is 'Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and EHCP' with @drsuepeters.bsky.social www.longcovidkids.org/book-online

✨ Resolution two - Strengthening our Support Services 📱 The Parents & Caregivers Connected Sessions are getting a revamp: 1 monthly ‘Support’ based session. 1 quarterly 'Feedback session led by the new Parents & Caregivers Advisory Panel. #NewYearsResolution #LongCovid #LongCovidKids #Support

As we move into 2026 we’re committed to staying true to our values and putting children’s wellbeing and safeguarding at the heart of everything we do. If you’d like to help us grow here, sharing our work or recommending us to others makes a real difference 🧡 www.longcovidkids.org #ThankYou

As we move into 2026 we’re committed to staying true to our values and putting children’s wellbeing and safeguarding at the heart of everything we do. If you’d like to help us grow here, sharing our work or recommending us to others makes a real difference 🧡 www.longcovidkids.org #ThankYou

🌟🌈 Happy New Year from Long Covid Kids. May 2026 bring: ✨ more awareness ✨ more support ✨ more breakthroughs ✨ and more moments of joy Together, we continue to raise our voices, share our stories, and champion the wellbeing of children and #HappyNewYear #LongCovidKids #OverlappingIllnesses

Closed for the holidays ✨ The charity will reopen on Monday, 5th January. Signposting to support during the winter break can be found here: on our 'Support During The Holidays' page of our website. www.longcovidkids.org/holiday-supp... #Christmas #Volunteer #Charity #Children #LongCovidKids

You can help @longcovidkids.bsky.social and Friends WIN a £1,000 donation prize in @easyfundraising.bsky.social 's giveaway this week! Sign up before the 21st December to give us an entry! Please get involved if you haven't already: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/promote-my-c... #Children #Christmas

Eden Byrne and Rosie Pidgeon, LCK youth ambassadors added their signatures to an open letter to NI Education Minister Paul Given. The letter from Clean Air campaigners highlighted the current disruption of schooling due to the spread of flu and called for a sustained effort to improve classroom

Our winter break newsletter will drop on Sunday. Learn more & book a space on the #EHCP session with @drsuepeters.bsky.social Sign up to our newsletter by clicking 'Join Our Newsletter' in the footer of our website: www.longcovidkids.org #Community #Christmas #Winter #LongCovidKids

You can help increase Long Covid Kids and Friends’s entries into @easyfundraising.bsky.social giveaway to win a £1,000 donation – every new supporter who joins is an entry! Sign up before midnight 21st December, it’ll only take two minutes: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/long-covid-k... #Christmas

Should the Northern Ireland government invest in rolling out air cleaners across schools to improve air quality? Please take a moment to take part in this poll. m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati... #CleanAir #Education

#MeetTheYouthAdvisoryPanel 👋 Eli is a Youth Advisor, Youth Peer Facilitator & Communications Support ✏️🎮 “Hi, I’m Eli, I’m 19 and have had Long Covid for 5 years. I moderate and host the games for the Wednesday LCK Teen Connected sessions. #LongCovidKids #YouthAdvocacy #LongCovid #LivedExperience

We are building a resource hub that will support educators of children and young people with Long Covid and overlapping illness. Thanks to all our #volunteers who make this possible. www.longcovidkids.org/education-pr... #Education #Inclusion #EquitableEducation #SEND #Disability

Where and when do you wear a mask? Daniel Elkeles, chief executive of NHS Providers which represents NHS trusts, said the country was facing a “nasty” strain of flu. What have you noticed? Are more people wearing masks?

NEW @bmj.com "In our ongoing pursuit of effective treatments to restore quality of life in people with long COVID, honesty must remain a guiding principle." Congratulations to the authors. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1... #Research #LongCovid

Over the last 12 mths our volunteers have helped us build a new website. The content for the CYP pages has been developed with children and young people living with Long Covid and overlapping illnesses. www.longcovidkids.org/what-is-long... We plan to develop this further in 2026. #LongCovidKids

We did it - thanks to you! 🧡 Reaching our @biggive.bsky.social target is a lifeline. Every pound (and every match!) goes directly to supporting families facing paediatric Long Covid, no services, no treatments, huge gaps in care. Your support means we can keep showing up, keep raising children’s

We have less than 24hrs of our BigGive #ChristmasChallenge, and our volunteer team along with many of our children and young people have been watching our total rise with so much excitement. We are so close. “The choir has given me new friends and a safe space to chat and sing” #Christmas2025

We have less than 24hrs of our BigGive #ChristmasChallenge, and our volunteer team along with many of our children and young people have been watching our total rise with so much excitement. We are so close. “The choir has given me new friends and a safe space to chat and sing” #Christmas2025

Dr Duncan, Consultant Cardiologist & Long Covid Research Clinician explains why Long Covid Kids need your help this Christmas. youtu.be/w1t5T-0ogQk 🔗Donate::https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006CNjmYAG Thank you @sunny-rae1.bsky.social 🙏 @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge #LongCovid

🌟WOW 🙏 so much for all the kindness, encouragement, and generosity you’ve shown during our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge so far. Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve already reached 60% of our target, an incredible milestone for our small charity donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

It's like "being back in Covid times" after 170 pupils were off sick on 1 day alone. Numbers are expected to rise. Dr Joanne McClean, described the current situation as an "epidemic". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #CleanAir

"We hope this growing recognition will translate into meaningful support, not just for the families already affected, but for those who may need help in the months or years ahead" @sammiemc.bsky.social Founder & CEO, #LongCovidKids www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2567209... #Dorset #Christmas

🧵Lilo the #cat might look peaceful… but her stillness tells a story. Many children with Long Covid spend their days just like this ,watching life from the sofa, too exhausted to join in. LCK continues to advocate for better health and education support, but children need help today. #CatsOfTwitter

We woke up to this beautiful message today. 🧡 Help us keep supporting families: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... Thanks to Clara for the cheerful festive artwork, we love the #penguin. @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge #LongCovid #LongCovidKids

On 28 November 2025, @bhattmurphy.bsky.social wrote to the Cabinet Office and the DHSC on behalf of the Long Covid Groups. Find out what asked of @10dowingstreet.bsky.social here: www.longcovidkids.org/post/letter-... #LongCovid #CovidInquiry #LongCovidKids #Christmas

"Both Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Boards have announced the return of mandatory mask-wearing on their sites, echoing practices widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic" www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n... #PublicHealth #LongCovid #Wales @longcovidsupport.bsky.social

🫣EEEK! Our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge starts tomorrow, 2nd - 9th December. With your support we hope to reach more children and young people living with Long Covid in 2026 - `can you help us hit our campaign target of £17,500? Learn more: www.longcovidkids.org/christmas-ch...