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Long Covid sufferers call for better data collection and disability support

Long Covid patients are urging politicians to improve data collection and expand access to disability services.

Skinny McBuntu

People with Long Covid are pushing for government action on two fronts: better collection of data about the disease and improved access to disability support services. The advocacy highlights concerns that current systems do not adequately track or support those living with Long Covid.

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Long Covid sufferers call on politicians to do more to help those with the disease

People with Long Covid are calling on politicians to collect better data on the disease, and enable those with it to access disability support services.

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