Support programme for people with Long Covid launched in Borders
Tuesday May 12th 2026
Covid vaccine (credit: Mufid Majnun)
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
Help will soon be available to people with Long Covid as a new programme is launched in the Borders.
The Supported Self-Management Programme is to be delivered by Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.
Support will also be available to people living with chest, heart or stroke conditions.
The programme is designed to help people better understand and manage their long-term health conditions, supporting them to build confidence, develop practical skills and live life to the fullest.
It is evidence-based and has been widely delivered across Scotland with positive outcomes for participants.
The programme will be delivered in a friendly, group-based setting and is available both in person and online, making it accessible to people across the region.
Participants can expect a six week programme with weekly sessions lasting 2.5 hours, with the option to attend either face to face or online.
There will be support from a trained community healthcare support team including healthcare professionals, community co-ordinators and volunteers
The programme was originally developed at Stanford University and is recognised internationally as an effective self-management model for long-term conditions.
Topics covered during the sessions will include managing fatigue and improving sleep, pain and symptom management and education and treatment understanding.
Courses are suitable for people at different stages of their condition and participants are encouraged to take part at their own pace.
Anyone interested in joining the Supported Self-Management Programme can access it by contacting the Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Adviceline on 0808 801 0899 or by emailing adviceline@chss.org.uk
The team will provide information and triage referrals to the Supported Self-Management team.
Health information is available in multiple languages including English, Urdu, Punjabi, Ukrainian and Polish.
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