The Chair of the Covid 19 Inquiry has indicated that she intends to refuse the application of Long Covid Kids and Long Covid Kids Scotland to be core participants in Module 8 of the Covid 19 Inquiry investigating the impact of the pandemic on children and young people. In an Open Letter published on 14 July 2024 their members are now calling for the Inquiry to review this decision.
The Open Letter from parents, children and young people with Long Covid is available here with endorsements from academics, medical professionals, organisations and others here.
The application to Module 8 is available here with supporting evidence here.
Jane Ryan of Bhatt Murphy with Sangeeth Iengar, Shanthi Sivakumaran and Sarah Hannett KC act for Long Covid Kids and Long Covid Kids Scotland.