Written questions

Long Covid: Children and Young People

2026-06-10 · Department of Health and Social Care · 9268 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of NHS Care Pathways and research funding for children and young people with Long COVID; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that paediatri

Answer

As set out in 2025’s myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), final delivery plan, NHS England has been asked to produce guidance to support systems with commissioning and delivering services, in line with National Insti...