Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

You may have many questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and be experiencing feelings of anxiety, distress and concern. This page is dedicated to providing you with up to date coronavirus (COVID-19) information, resources and support.

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and advice 

  • National coronavirus helpline 1800 020 080 - for people seeking information about coronavirus. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • NSW Department of Health - advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) for community and businesses in New South Wales

 

Emotional and Grief Support

  • Beyond Blue - provides support to help look after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
  • Griefline Australia - free grief and loss telephone and online counselling service
  • This Way Up - online courses on how to deal with anxiety during COVID-19 

 

Long COVID Clinic

The St Vincent’s Hospital Post-Acute and Long COVID Clinic will see patients that are recovering from confirmed SARS-CoV-2 viral infection (positive RAT or PCR) but are still experiencing significant symptoms including breathlessness, chest pain, a productive cough, poor sleep or terrible fatigue.

The rehabilitation team will review patients with persisting symptoms of COVID-19 infection and experiencing functional decline that impacts on activities of daily living and return to work. The symptoms that will be targeted in this clinic will be fatigue, brain fog and other cognitive changes and other non-pulmonary symptoms of long COVID. Our medical specialists are supported by a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals including physiotherapy and psychologist to provide holistic assessment and care.

Priority will be given to patients previously admitted to St Vincent’s Hospital or cared for by St Vincent's Virtual (at home) Care . Still, outside referrals with a valid GP referral can also be seen, particularly if symptoms are severe and there have been more than three months since the acute COVID-19 illness.

How to Refer

  1. Ask your GP or referring physician to complete the SVHNS Long COVID Referral Form
  2.  Please complete the COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Screening Tool and bring to your appointment.

 

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