Long Covid Kids

Content warning: This episode features personal experiences of living with long Covid. While some listeners may find aspects of this discussion difficult and triggering, we believe these stories are important to share. Listener discretion is advised.

In today’s episode, Tom focuses on Long Covid Kids, a charity supporting children and young people living with Long Covid. Tom shares the stories of 5 children and young people who are part of The Long Covid Kids Choir, a unique choir led by Merel van der Knoop. 

Merel outlines the work of the charity, the mission of the choir, and the supportive community created from it. This episode is a powerful reminder that for many thousands of children and young people around the UK, Covid remains a debilitating illness that has changed their lives. 

To find out more about Long Covid Kids, follow them on Instagram or head to their website

Follow the Long Covid Kids Choir on X and follow Merel on Instagram 

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