Its disappointing that the effects of long Covid continue to be ignored by this Scottish Government. I know from speaking with constituents how devastating long Covid can be, and the lack of support and treatment for suffers in Scotland is shocking.

A national register will mean sufferers will have access to services once we have a better understanding and treatment of the long-term symptoms of the disease. The SNP Governments refusal to implement this puts the health of thousands of people at risk.

You can read more on the serious impact of long Covid in the article below:

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/.../calls-for-a.../amp/