A review of Wales' long-Covid programme has found it is helping to treat and manage the needs of people who have sought help for their symptoms.

The £5 million Adferiad (Recovery) programme was set up to diagnose, rehabilitate and support those suffering from long-Covid.

Feedback from almost 600 people across Wales collected people between September 1 and December 31, 2021, found that around 3.5% of people with long-Covid were referred to secondary care services, and of the 2,431 recorded cases of people with long-Covid via GP systems in Wales, 2,226 have accessed Adferiad services.

Eluned Morgan, minister for Health and Social Services, said: "It's great to see the results of this review, which show people are receiving the right care they need for them, and positive health outcomes are being maximised."

She continued: "We know it affects everyone differently. By following the primary care model, we have ensured people are treated by the most appropriate specialists for their symptoms. Not everyone suffering from long-Covid will need to see a specialist and this model will stop people waiting a long time for treatment.

"We are still learning about long-Covid, and this review will help us improve services further. We will continue to monitor the support required and adapt accordingly as we learn more to ensure services are available to all those who need support."

The review concluded that more than 70% rated their experience of the service above average and more than 87% would recommend the Adferiad programme.

Click here to find out more about the Adferiad (Recovery) long COVID programme.