P-06-1488 Establish a ‘Care Society’ to Tackle the Long COVID Crisis in Wales

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This petition was submitted by Elizabeth Trombley, having collected 260 signatures.

Text of petition

Wales is grappling with escalating long-term illnesses from Long COVID in previously healthy children and working people.

In Wales, more than 12,000 have died with COVID [1, BBC]. As many as 300,000 are battling Long COVID [2, ONS].

-Families are losing income providers [3, Bylines]
-Hospitals under extreme pressure [4, Wales Online]
-School absences more than doubled [5, BBC]

By 2030, 1 in 3 could have Long COVID. We call for a ‘Care Society’ to safeguard our health and livelihoods.

Additional information

Components of ‘The Care Society’

1. Health
-Funding for Long COVID clinics and research

2. Economic Participation
-Workplace adjustments such as flexible hours, remote work, and discrimination protections
-A Universal Basic Income pilot, examining how financial support could empower people to contribute to society, regardless of health status

3. Infrastructure
-Enhance air quality in public buildings, including schools and hospitals
-Invest in green infrastructure to spur economic growth, including retraining for those transitioning from current roles due to Long COVID

References
1. https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-wales-68426481
2. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases/bulletins/selfreportedlongcovidsymptomsuk/10july2023
3. https://bylines.cymru/voices-lleisiau/bereaved-covid-inquiry/
4. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/welsh-hospitals-full-nhs-services-28378743
5. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c90exkyw15no

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 30/06/2025. 

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above. 

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 17/02/2025. 

Senedd Constituency and Region

• Cardiff West
• South Wales Central

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