Supporting Long Covid Awareness in Torfaen

Over 50 past and present NERS participants and Gentle Exercise customers proudly wore teal last week to raise awareness of the impact of Long Covid as part of International Long Covid Awareness Month.

This inspiring initiative was led by Wendy Edwards, a former NERS client who experienced firsthand how exercise can help manage symptoms. Wendy went on to create the Let’s Talk Long Covid self-help group – a safe, inclusive space for people to connect, share experiences, and support one another.

Since launching in 2023, the group has grown from strength to strength, expanding into Abergavenny, building partnerships with the ABUHB Symptom Management Service, and securing National Lottery Community funding 🙌

To show their support, Torfaen Council even lit up the Civic Centre in teal 💡

📍 Want to get involved?
The Torfaen group meets:
• Last Thursday of every month, 11:00am–12:30pm at Pontypool Active Living Centre (coffee & chat)
• Second Thursday of every month, 11:00am at Pontypool Active Living Centre Café (gentle walk & talk)

🔗 Find out more:
Torfaen Connect: https://connecttorfaen.org.uk/profile/let%27s_2374
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/592108960631015