Living, Working and Adapting: Long COVID – Learning for the Future
02 Apr 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
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Centring the voices of those most affected by Long COVID, this virtual seminar honours lived experience, highlights workforce impact, and challenges systems that exclude or disadvantage people living with ongoing illness.
Drawing on learning from Module 3 of the UK COVID 19 Inquiry, it will explore gaps in workforce protection revealed during the pandemic. The seminar moves beyond awareness to focus on practical, compassionate solutions that support safe return to work, sustained adjustments, or alternative pathways for those who cannot return.
It also showcases the RCN’s support for members with Long COVID, including welfare advice, representation and guidance on reasonable adjustments.
Programme
10.00 – Chair’s Welcome
10.05 – Opening Address from Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Officer
10.10 – Module 3 COVID Inquiry Recommendations: sharing and reflecting on the recent recommendations made Baroness Hallett following Module 3 of the UK Covid Inquiry
10.45 – Guest speaker TBC
11.00 – Break
11.10 – RCN’s Member Support Services: Showcasing the range of services and support available to members including supporting a member with Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for members with Long COVID.
11.40 – Panel Discussion: hear from members with lived experience of Long COVID
12.20 – Break
12.30 – Creative and practical solutions to support nursing staff with Long COVID
12.50 – Closing remarks - RCN Chair of Council
12.55 – Close of seminar
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