"I am attempting to row down the river in Knaresborough; this is just before I crashed the boat!"
"I'm at Musical Con on my scooter enjoying all things musical theatre"
Hi, I'm Frances. I had Covid back in the first wave in March 2020 and again in 2022, but I haven’t had much luck with the NHS; still no Long Covid Clinic appointment… I struggle with fatigue and pain on a daily basis and wouldn’t have got through all this without the support of friends old and new, especially those in the GM Long Covid family. I’ve also enjoyed and benefited from alternative remedies, particularly acupuncture, meditation, musical therapy and essential oils. Although I’ve not been working for a long time, I have a legal background, so I take care of our paperwork as well as supporting our members online, at events and personally.
Our members say...
“Frances is a very strong lady who is so hard-working and committed to everything she does, and her health struggles certainly don’t dampen her humour! She is a very valued member of the Greater Manchester Long Covid Support Family.”
Lisa was a founding Trustee of Greater Manchester Long Covid Support.
She worked incredibly hard and gave up endless hours to assist in establishing Greater Manchester Long Covid Support, and was so proud of the community we created. Lisa took on the role of Co-Engagement Lead, which involved running weekly Zoom support sessions, hosting face-to-face meet-ups, welcoming all new members and helping with member enquiries, and so much more behind the scenes.
Lisa sadly passed away on 13 January 2024.
The Trustees endeavour to keep Lisa’s spirit alive in all that we do with Greater Manchester Long Covid support. Her legacy lives on. Please see the tab called “Blossom’s Corner” for more about Lisa.