Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice

We’re here for you with the latest COVID-19 updates and top tips on staying well during the pandemic. We’ve got advice on COVID-19 symptoms, getting tested for the virus and how COVID-19 interacts with other conditions. But looking after yourself during this time isn’t just about your physical health, it’s also about your mental wellbeing. So, we’ve pulled together some ways to keep yourself active and your mood boosted throughout the pandemic. Our clinicians are here to support you through the COVID-19 pandemic with the expert advice you need when you need it.

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COVID-19 health advice

COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction

Lots of people have been reporting experiencing ED after having COVID, but why might this be? Read more.
COVID-19 and high blood pressure

If you have high blood pressure, you might be worried you're more at risk from COVID-19. Read more.
Who is high risk for COVID-19?

There are a variety of groups classed as 'high risk' for COVID-19. Some of whom would have been advised to shield. Read more.
COVID symptoms timeline

When are people are most contagious and how long people can expect symptoms to typically last? Read more.
Long COVID

Long COVID, also known as post-COVID syndrome, is a term used to describe COVID-19 symptoms that persist for several weeks or months. Read more.
Can the COVID vaccine affect my periods?

Some women and trans men have reported changes to their menstrual cycles after getting the COVID vaccine. But is there a link? Read more.

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Can the COVID vaccine affect my periods?

COVID-19 and asthma

COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction

COVID-19 and hay fever

COVID-19 and high blood pressure

'COVID nails' - an unusual sign that you might have had COVID-19

COVID-19 NHS advice

COVID-19 variants and strains

Dating during COVID and Christmas

Does COVID-19 cause hair loss?

Long COVID

Long-term impact of COVID on fitness

Singing therapy for COVID-19

Timeline of COVID-19 symptoms

Who is high risk for COVID-19?

Valentine's in Lockdown

Advice on staying safe and keeping well

COVID-19 tests and guidance

Tests and local restrictions are 2 of the biggest themes of the pandemic. Read more.
Face masks and face coverings

Do you know the difference between face masks, face coverings and visors? Do you know where you can get them? Read more.
Coping with stress in a pandemic

With constant bad news, changes to the way we work and socialise, living through a pandemic can be stressful. Read more.
Looking after your mental health in a pandemic

We’ve put together some tips to help you manage your mental health throughout the lockdown. Read more.
Maintaining a routine during COVID-19

Working from home during lockdown isn’t easy. You might struggle to get organised and motivated, or end up working until 10pm. Read more.