Q-support and C-support will stop at the end of 2026.Therefore, it is important that municipalities prepare now. Make use of the available knowledge, training, and resources so that expertise regarding post-infectious diseases is retained. In-company training can still be requested until September 1; training sessions will be provided until November 1.
Via newsletter for professionals stay informed about new materials, meetings, and tools until the end of 2026.
What are post-infectious conditions?
Post-infectious conditions usually develop after a viral or bacterial infection and can lead to long-lasting, debilitating symptoms that can completely disrupt life. Examples include: post-COVID, Q fever fatigue syndrome (QFS), post-Lyme disease syndrome (PLDS), post-sepsis syndrome (PSS), and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
These are multisystem diseases: multiple body areas or systems can be involved. As a result, people often experience a wide range of symptoms, impacting virtually all domains of daily life.
The symptoms are often invisible, variable, and not always detectable through routine medical examination. This can lead to misunderstanding and sometimes makes providing appropriate support difficult.
What challenges do residents face?
The complaints result in residents being unable or less able to participate in society.
- working is no longer possible or only partially possible;
- studies or school are delayed or discontinued;
- sports or hobbies are not or hardly possible;
- social contacts are declining;
- people are unable to keep up with household chores sufficiently;
- even short distances, such as from the parking lot to the store, can be too strenuous;
- There is an increasing need for meaningful daytime activities to reduce loneliness or relieve informal caregivers.
Partners and family members may also need support. If symptoms persist for a long time, this has a major impact on the family and can place a lot of pressure on informal caregivers.
Would you like to better understand which symptoms may lie behind limitations in energy, concentration, mobility, and physical capacity? Then take a look at the fact sheets on PEM, POTS, and MCAS.
What do residents need?
Recognition of the clinical picture and acknowledgment of the limitations are crucial. Consultants within the municipality play a key role in this.
Residents need support that takes into account their limited and fluctuating capacity. Tailored solutions are essential in this regard. This includes appropriate facilities, guidance, daytime activities, support for informal caregivers, and understanding that requesting help oneself can be very energy-consuming.
Retain knowledge within your municipality – request free training
Q and C support will be available until the end of 2026. Therefore, take advantage of the available training now and safeguard the knowledge within your municipality. Please note: you can still request in-company training until September 1st; they will be held until November 1st.
Online training for Wmo consultants
On November 26 (16:00 – 17:30), we are offering online training for Wmo consultants focusing on:
- Medical background of post-COVID and Q fever
- Impact of the disease on the lives of patients
- Possibilities from different legislation
- Providing custom work – case study discussion
Trainers: aftercare advisor and a medical advisor from Q- and C-support.
In-company training
Ask a park for free We organize in-company training for your municipality or team. We will agree on the date, format, and duration together. You can request in-company training until September 1st; training sessions will be held until November 1st.
Essential for municipalities
Especially important for municipalities:
Consult our guide for municipalities
This contains an explanation of the impact of post-infectious conditions and how the municipality can help improve the quality of life and participation opportunities of these people.
Exercise remains important for Q fever
Appropriate physical activity guidance can help people with long-term symptoms following Q fever to continue functioning as independently as possible and participate in society. Municipalities play an important role in this. Therefore, Q-support calls upon municipalities to continue or reconsider the reimbursement of the Exercise Program or similar forms of physical activity support.
Practical tools and information
For more information and further details, we refer you to:
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