New Cambridge Econometrics analysis to reveal the long-term economic impacts of Long Covid in the UK

Cambridge Econometrics, in partnership with Professor Emeritus in Public Health Ruairidh Milne from the University of Southampton, has been funded by Balvi to conduct one of the first macroeconomic impact assessments of Long Covid in the UK.

With a growing evidence base revealing the impact of Long Covid on health and livelihoods, and long-term uncertainty over future healthcare funding commitment, there are questions about the long-term economic implications for wider UK society.

Funded by Balvi, Cambridge Econometrics has partnered with Professor Milne to draw on the latest evidence and take a multi-disciplinary and fresh approach to assessing the macroeconomic impact of Long Covid that unpacks trends in prevalence, effects on the ability to work and the costs of Long Covid treatment in the UK by 2030.

Professor Milne comments,

As a Public Health specialist who has now lived with Long Covid for four years, I am committed to improving our understanding of this life changing condition. The impact of Long Covid on society and economics across the world is a key part in this, and I am delighted to be drawing on my expertise and experience on one of the first assessments of Long Covid in the UK at a macroeconomic level.

Director of Society at Cambridge Econometrics Chris Thoung comments,

The report funded by Balvi comes at an important crossroads for policy and financial support decision-making for Long Covid in the UK. We are pleased to be contributing to the growing evidence base on the impacts of Long Covid with our independent insights, underpinned by our robust macroeconomic modelling approach.

The report is set to release in March. Find out more here.