Beacon for people with PostCovid
Michael Rutgers, director of the Longfonds, is very happy with the extra contribution from the Postcode Lottery for PostCovid NL. “This allows us to provide even better support to the growing group of people who report to us. There is little recognition of the disease and that causes a lot of suffering. In addition, more research is needed because there is still no treatment. As a result, people who used to be very active are now unintentionally at home. PostCovid NL is a beacon for them.”
More recognition and recognition
PostCovid NL represents the interests of patients, provides reliable information, organizes contact with fellow sufferers, translates important studies into understandable language and puts important themes on the political agenda. According to Michael Rutgers, the donation from the Postcode Lottery is badly needed to continue doing this.
Experience expert
Experience expert Karien Meuleman (34 years old) is also committed to PostCovid NL. She emphasizes how important a reliable patient organization is. “As a patient, you should focus your energy primarily on your own recovery. But because there is still a lot of misunderstanding and ignorance about Post-Covid, a lot of energy is spent on convincing others and gaining knowledge. The role of PostCovid NL is essential in this: in addition to representing the interests of patients, they form a link between the medical jungle and the practical translation to the patient.”
