THE NHS has launched a new service in Bradford and Craven to support those suffering from "long-Covid".

It will cater for those who continue to display "post-Covid" symptoms 12 weeks after they should have recovered from the virus.

This includes, breathlessness, fatigue, chest pains, impact on the brain and psychological symptoms.

People experiencing these kinds of issues will be referred to the new service by their GP or hospital consultant.

Support includes advice on self-management, access to psychological services and therapy support.

The service has been developed by a range of health and care professionals through the Act as One health and care partnership.

Dr Katherine Hickman, GP and Respiratory Lead for NHS Bradford District and Craven Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “We have been working across a range of clinical disciplines to fully understand the support people need as they recover from COVID-19.

"For some people – irrespective of age – the medium to long-term impact of COVID-19 on both their physical and mental health can be quite significant.

"This new support service will help health and care professionals and our patients to get access to the most appropriate service so we can work together to aid their recovery.”