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You are right to say that is has become difficult to compare surveys. The growth of Long Covid was hidden by the way in which the data was presented. Perhaps this was accidental? Other people who presented the data noticed and discussed this. You have taken the data at face value and not analysed the way in which the data presentation was made and the effect of it being done in that way.
Thanks for such an accessible briefing - good level of detail and helpful points. So frustrating that there is no interest in government but having information presented so clearly is an important prerequisite for influencing. Is there any information on what the two million were doing pre-LC, particularly the most affected?
Thankyou for your comments -- it's much appreciated.
The latest Long Covid survey does not provide details on what people were doing before contracting Long Covid. However, the previous survey did offer data on the prevalence of Long Covid by occupation.
The final report indicated that in March 2023, the highest prevalence of self-reported Long Covid was in Social Care at 5.1%, followed by Health Care at 4.2%. It seems likely that the current situation remains similar, given that these professions are more exposed to Covid.
It’s 5 years and 3 months today since I got Covid and it impacts my life greatly every day. I was in accounts at the time and I had to give up the job I loved as I couldn’t physically or mentally do the work any more
A good brief. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Thanks -- glad you found it of interest.
You are right to say that is has become difficult to compare surveys. The growth of Long Covid was hidden by the way in which the data was presented. Perhaps this was accidental? Other people who presented the data noticed and discussed this. You have taken the data at face value and not analysed the way in which the data presentation was made and the effect of it being done in that way.
Thanks for such an accessible briefing - good level of detail and helpful points. So frustrating that there is no interest in government but having information presented so clearly is an important prerequisite for influencing. Is there any information on what the two million were doing pre-LC, particularly the most affected?
Nigel,
Thankyou for your comments -- it's much appreciated.
The latest Long Covid survey does not provide details on what people were doing before contracting Long Covid. However, the previous survey did offer data on the prevalence of Long Covid by occupation.
The final report indicated that in March 2023, the highest prevalence of self-reported Long Covid was in Social Care at 5.1%, followed by Health Care at 4.2%. It seems likely that the current situation remains similar, given that these professions are more exposed to Covid.
It’s 5 years and 3 months today since I got Covid and it impacts my life greatly every day. I was in accounts at the time and I had to give up the job I loved as I couldn’t physically or mentally do the work any more