Long covid in children and young people
Tabled 2 June 2025 by Victoria Collins
That this House notes with concern the significant impact of long covid on children and young people across the UK, with thousands experiencing prolonged symptoms following covid-19 infection; regrets the serious consequences for children’s health, education, and family wellbeing; further notes the strain on schools and healthcare services; recognises the need for more research into long covid in children; calls on the Government to work with relevant organisations to ensure affected children receive proper recognition, care, and support; and further calls on the Government to create a register for those suffering from long covid alongside establishing care pathways to ensure that all practitioners have the guidance to treat long-term covid-19 patients effectively.
Signatories (27)
- Victoria Collins Sponsor
- Claire Young
- Adam Dance
- Dr Danny Chambers
- Jim Shannon
- Helen Maguire
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Andrew George
- Christine Jardine
- Tom Gordon
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Clive Jones
- Ian Sollom
- Rachel Gilmour
- Edward Morello
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Helen Morgan
- Sarah Dyke
- Mr Will Forster
- Ellie Chowns
- Sarah Gibson
- Siân Berry
- Rachael Maskell
- Freddie van Mierlo
- David Chadwick
- Manuela Perteghella
- Dr Al Pinkerton