Local support for your symptoms – Physical health
There are various services and activities available in Havering which you may wish to access to aid your Long Covid rehabilitation.
Please note however, that to ensure we do no harm in Long Covid rehabilitation, screening and close monitoring for post-exertional symptom exacerbation, or post-exertional malaise is recommended.
Graded exercise therapy (GET) is not recommended.
Education about the importance of therapeutic rest and sleep, as well as skills for planning, pacing and prioritising activity and energy levels, for example, are beneficial to avoid a boom-and-bust cycle of symptoms.
Exercise on Referral for Long Covid, Everyone Active
Currently only available on referral basis from the Long Covid Service, to ensure that you are well enough to participate in their programme.
For more information please see your GP or contact the Long Covid Service on 0300 300 1708.
Sports and Fitness, London Borough of Havering
We have links to numerous sports, fitness activities to improve your physical health.
The Proper Blokes Club
A community project for men’s mental health. The main aim is to break the stigma of men’s mental health and start talking openly about it.
Exercise has been a proven way to help people with any sort of mental health issues by releasing endorphins that make you feel good about yourself. Walking is free, so makes a great way to start and gets you out in the fresh air.
For more information please visit the Proper Blokes Club website.
Havering Asian Welfare Association
Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) is an Asian community-led charity which provides a wide range of activities to all, regardless of age, gender, religion or background.
Physical activities include Fitness Fusion, Bollywood Active and yoga.
For more information please visit the HASWA website.
Havering Singers
Havering Singers is open to all who enjoy singing, whatever their musical experience.
For more information please visit The Havering Singers website.
Age UK
Tai Chi for Health and Wellbeing class at the Ilford Library on a Monday morning at 10am.
John also runs an online Tai Chi class on a Thursday 11am to 11.45am.
If you are interested in taking part in an on line class, please contact disdiamonds@ageukrbh.org.uk.
For more information about activities please visit the Age UK website.