NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapy (Long COVID Service)

For individuals with a range of speech, language, communication and swallowing needs associated with post-COVID illness.

Provides assessment to identify the specific needs of the patient and agree a personalised plan with them.
Supports the rehabilitation and self-management of individuals with common post COVID-19 symptoms, including changes in voice (such as muscle tension dysphonia), swallowing, cognitive communication (‘brain fog’) and also upper airway issues such as persistent throat symptoms.
Includes sign-posting to advice for other persisting post-Covid symptoms, and onward referral where relevant.