This section provides information and links to resources which you may find helpful as you recover from COVID-19 infection.
Nutrition after critical illness
Critical illness means you have been extremely unwell and needed admission to an intensive care unit (ICU). Good nutrition is important to help your body recover but can be difficult when you are recovering. You may find some of the links to advice helpful.
Managing taste changes
Taste and smell changes after COVID-19 are well recognised particularly with earlier strains of the virus. Here are some links to information to help you manage these symptoms.
Coping with a small appetite
Some people find they don't feel hungry or it is more difficult to eat usual amounts of food can be common after illness including COVID-19 infection. Find out more about how to cope with a small appetite.
Healthy eating
Having a balanced, healthy diet will help support your recovery from COVID-19. Find out more in this section.
Can vitamins, minerals or other supplements help my recovery?
Many people like to take vitamin and mineral supplements especially when they are unwell. However, do they have any effect on treating symptoms of COVID-19?
Should patients be taking probiotics and prebiotics?
You may have heard of probiotics and prebiotics but can they help with COVID-19 recovery and what should we be advising patients to do?
Keeping a diary
Keeping a diary can help you to learn about your symptoms, eating and drinking. You could also include activities, exercise, mood, sleep or medication. This will help you to learn more about their symptoms, activities, mood and nutrition.