What are you doing to assess and manage the impacts of long Covid on London’s economy?

I am concerned for Londoners suffering from ‘long Covid’ and the effects it could have on the economy. According to ONS research, a significant proportion of adults who experience long Covid report that it negatively affects their work. Although the latest data suggest that the economic inactivity rate in London has increased less than the UK average since the start of the pandemic, my officers continue to monitor these trends closely.

Via the London Business Hub, we have provided guidance for small businesses in managing the impact of Long Covid in the workplace. In my role as Chair of the London Health Board, I am working with partners to help people’s recovery and reduce its impact on people’s employment. This includes the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities and NHS, who are monitoring the impact of long Covid on Londoners’ health, and providing 17 specialist assessment services across London.