Education Session with University College Cork Physiotherapy Students

Our Long Covid Representative, Rebecca Logan, BSc Honours Nursing, recently delivered an education session to second-year physiotherapy students at University College Cork.

This was the fourth consecutive year she has been invited to contribute to the programme by Dr. Aaron Cole, Practice Education Tutor within the Discipline of Physiotherapy. This event took place on 14th October 2025

During the session, Rebecca shared her lived experience of developing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) following Long Covid, offering invaluable insight into the realities of managing these conditions. She spoke about the various treatments she has tried, the management strategies that help her cope, and her experiences with healthcare professionals — both positive and challenging.

Rebecca also provided practical advice for future physiotherapists on how to approach and support patients living with Long Covid and ME, emphasising the importance of understanding, pacing, and patient-centred care.

We are very grateful to University College Cork and Aaron Cole for continuing to include the patient voice in their physiotherapy education programme — and we are very privileged to have Rebecca representing Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI with such honesty and compassion.

(Rebecca is a former nurse and keep-fit instructor, pre-Covid infection, now medically retired)

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