Merel
@merelpianist.bsky.social
Choir Leader Long Covid Kids Choir & Long Covid Choir
https://www.longcovidkids.org/post/the-story-behind-the-long-covid-kids-choir
https://www.longcovid.org/support/long-covid-choir
Vocal Coach
Piano teacher
Film/TV
🇱🇺 in London
Long Covid 23/12/21
https://www.longcovidkids.org/post/the-story-behind-the-long-covid-kids-choir
https://www.longcovid.org/support/long-covid-choir
Vocal Coach
Piano teacher
Film/TV
🇱🇺 in London
Long Covid 23/12/21
@longcovidkids.bsky.social Choir is delighted to share that they will be part (virtually) of this wonderful event today, organised by Armani Guerra and his team.
@sammiemc.bsky.social #longcovid #longcovidkids #longcovidkidschoir
@sammiemc.bsky.social #longcovid #longcovidkids #longcovidkidschoir
October 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
@longcovidkids.bsky.social Choir is delighted to share that they will be part (virtually) of this wonderful event today, organised by Armani Guerra and his team.
@sammiemc.bsky.social #longcovid #longcovidkids #longcovidkidschoir
@sammiemc.bsky.social #longcovid #longcovidkids #longcovidkidschoir
Join our lovely @longcovidkids.bsky.social Choir today@ 5pm GMT for a Halloween themed session during which we will create a Halloween inspired tongue twister, continue to learn 'Halloween Witches' &of course practise our breathing exercises&gently connect with our bodies through mindfulness.
October 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Join our lovely @longcovidkids.bsky.social Choir today@ 5pm GMT for a Halloween themed session during which we will create a Halloween inspired tongue twister, continue to learn 'Halloween Witches' &of course practise our breathing exercises&gently connect with our bodies through mindfulness.
Join us today at 5pm BST for breathing, mindfulness, vocalising, connecting and of course, singing!
Booking link www.longcovidkids.org/booking-cale... @longcovidkids.bsky.social
Booking link www.longcovidkids.org/booking-cale... @longcovidkids.bsky.social
Long Covid Kids
www.longcovidkids.org
October 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Join us today at 5pm BST for breathing, mindfulness, vocalising, connecting and of course, singing!
Booking link www.longcovidkids.org/booking-cale... @longcovidkids.bsky.social
Booking link www.longcovidkids.org/booking-cale... @longcovidkids.bsky.social
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We are delighted to feature in The Week Junior in their UK COVID Inquiry article.
Image of the children's banner, @merelpianist.bsky.social and supporters.
"@sammiemc.bsky.social , from the charity LCK, said that Long Covid has had a big impact on children’s health and education & that schools
Image of the children's banner, @merelpianist.bsky.social and supporters.
"@sammiemc.bsky.social , from the charity LCK, said that Long Covid has had a big impact on children’s health and education & that schools
October 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM
We are delighted to feature in The Week Junior in their UK COVID Inquiry article.
Image of the children's banner, @merelpianist.bsky.social and supporters.
"@sammiemc.bsky.social , from the charity LCK, said that Long Covid has had a big impact on children’s health and education & that schools
Image of the children's banner, @merelpianist.bsky.social and supporters.
"@sammiemc.bsky.social , from the charity LCK, said that Long Covid has had a big impact on children’s health and education & that schools
@longcovidkids.bsky.social Choir is ready to let their voices to be heard at the Covid Inquiry tomorrow.
I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be
We dreamin' hard, we came so far, now I believe
We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment
You know together we're glowing
#LongCovidKids
I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be
We dreamin' hard, we came so far, now I believe
We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment
You know together we're glowing
#LongCovidKids
September 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
@longcovidkids.bsky.social Choir is ready to let their voices to be heard at the Covid Inquiry tomorrow.
I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be
We dreamin' hard, we came so far, now I believe
We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment
You know together we're glowing
#LongCovidKids
I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be
We dreamin' hard, we came so far, now I believe
We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment
You know together we're glowing
#LongCovidKids
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What is the UK COVID-19 Inquiry?
Information aimed at helping children and young people under 12 years understand Module 8.
longcovidkids.org/so/d6PZxN6fZ...
#COVIDInquiry #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
Information aimed at helping children and young people under 12 years understand Module 8.
longcovidkids.org/so/d6PZxN6fZ...
#COVIDInquiry #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
August 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
What is the UK COVID-19 Inquiry?
Information aimed at helping children and young people under 12 years understand Module 8.
longcovidkids.org/so/d6PZxN6fZ...
#COVIDInquiry #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
Information aimed at helping children and young people under 12 years understand Module 8.
longcovidkids.org/so/d6PZxN6fZ...
#COVIDInquiry #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
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#WeAreStillHere, a new exhibition curated by Rosie and supported by @LongCovidKids .
The work has all been hung. Opening next week!
The work has all been hung. Opening next week!
September 5, 2025 at 5:56 AM
#WeAreStillHere, a new exhibition curated by Rosie and supported by @LongCovidKids .
The work has all been hung. Opening next week!
The work has all been hung. Opening next week!
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Listen in to 16 year old Aveline talking about her experience of Long Covid on Jeremy Vine,
Aveline stopped attending school in year 10 - she became so ill she couldn't attend and is now working towards a few GCSE's at home.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qekn...
🙏 @abrokenbattery.bsky.social
Aveline stopped attending school in year 10 - she became so ill she couldn't attend and is now working towards a few GCSE's at home.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qekn...
🙏 @abrokenbattery.bsky.social
BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine - Long Covid
YouTube video by Broken Battery
www.youtube.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Listen in to 16 year old Aveline talking about her experience of Long Covid on Jeremy Vine,
Aveline stopped attending school in year 10 - she became so ill she couldn't attend and is now working towards a few GCSE's at home.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qekn...
🙏 @abrokenbattery.bsky.social
Aveline stopped attending school in year 10 - she became so ill she couldn't attend and is now working towards a few GCSE's at home.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qekn...
🙏 @abrokenbattery.bsky.social
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Listen from 15.47 to better understand why #attendance figures are dropping.
It's not choice or reluctance.
Young people are doing their best to study - even when they aren't supported in school....
Well done Aveline.
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
#Education #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
It's not choice or reluctance.
Young people are doing their best to study - even when they aren't supported in school....
Well done Aveline.
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
#Education #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
September 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Listen from 15.47 to better understand why #attendance figures are dropping.
It's not choice or reluctance.
Young people are doing their best to study - even when they aren't supported in school....
Well done Aveline.
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
#Education #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
It's not choice or reluctance.
Young people are doing their best to study - even when they aren't supported in school....
Well done Aveline.
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
#Education #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
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In this video, children and young people with Long Covid share their experiences to help others understand the reality they face every day.
Made in collaboration with young people with lived experience.
#LongCovidKids #LongCovid #YoungVoices #LCandME #CharityFilm
m.youtube.com/watch?v=e0U7...
Made in collaboration with young people with lived experience.
#LongCovidKids #LongCovid #YoungVoices #LCandME #CharityFilm
m.youtube.com/watch?v=e0U7...
Long Covid & Me | Understanding Long Covid In Children And Young People
YouTube video by Long Covid Kids
m.youtube.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:36 AM
In this video, children and young people with Long Covid share their experiences to help others understand the reality they face every day.
Made in collaboration with young people with lived experience.
#LongCovidKids #LongCovid #YoungVoices #LCandME #CharityFilm
m.youtube.com/watch?v=e0U7...
Made in collaboration with young people with lived experience.
#LongCovidKids #LongCovid #YoungVoices #LCandME #CharityFilm
m.youtube.com/watch?v=e0U7...
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Children and young people in Scotland have shared what they think will help shape the nation’s future pandemic preparedness through a case study published today by Let’s Be Heard, the Inquiry’s public participation project.
www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry...
www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry...
August 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Children and young people in Scotland have shared what they think will help shape the nation’s future pandemic preparedness through a case study published today by Let’s Be Heard, the Inquiry’s public participation project.
www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry...
www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry...
Long Covid Kids Choir is meeting again today!
Join us today at 5pm for a gentle session to sooth our nervous system as well as an uplifting and fun session to bring us happy moments. What could be better than yawning, smiling and singing?! 😄
www.longcovidkids.org/service-page...
Join us today at 5pm for a gentle session to sooth our nervous system as well as an uplifting and fun session to bring us happy moments. What could be better than yawning, smiling and singing?! 😄
www.longcovidkids.org/service-page...
LCK Choir - All ages welcome | Long Covid Kids
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WHO - Join experienced choir leader Merel van der Knoop for this 50-minute session. The sessions are aimed at children and young people living with Long Co...
www.longcovidkids.org
May 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Long Covid Kids Choir is meeting again today!
Join us today at 5pm for a gentle session to sooth our nervous system as well as an uplifting and fun session to bring us happy moments. What could be better than yawning, smiling and singing?! 😄
www.longcovidkids.org/service-page...
Join us today at 5pm for a gentle session to sooth our nervous system as well as an uplifting and fun session to bring us happy moments. What could be better than yawning, smiling and singing?! 😄
www.longcovidkids.org/service-page...
We had a most glorious session on Sunday with Sicily generously sharing with us her love for singing&all things music&drama. We so enjoyed listening and chatting to her. It was truly uplifting ❤️
@longcovidkids.bsky.social
@sammiemc.bsky.social
@longcovidkids.bsky.social
@sammiemc.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We had a most glorious session on Sunday with Sicily generously sharing with us her love for singing&all things music&drama. We so enjoyed listening and chatting to her. It was truly uplifting ❤️
@longcovidkids.bsky.social
@sammiemc.bsky.social
@longcovidkids.bsky.social
@sammiemc.bsky.social
Join us for our first session back today@5pm GMT! We are delighted to welcome Guest Artist Sicily De Bernardini who appeared in Les Mis, The Westend & The National Theatre.
She is excited to sing for us today 😊❤️
Sign up by clicking the link 👇
www.longcovidkids.org/service-page...
She is excited to sing for us today 😊❤️
Sign up by clicking the link 👇
www.longcovidkids.org/service-page...
April 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Join us for our first session back today@5pm GMT! We are delighted to welcome Guest Artist Sicily De Bernardini who appeared in Les Mis, The Westend & The National Theatre.
She is excited to sing for us today 😊❤️
Sign up by clicking the link 👇
www.longcovidkids.org/service-page...
She is excited to sing for us today 😊❤️
Sign up by clicking the link 👇
www.longcovidkids.org/service-page...
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I did not have Gustavo Dudamel/LA Philharmonic/Cynthia Erivo/Purple Rain on my Coachella 2025 Bingo card
But thankful it happened
But thankful it happened
April 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I did not have Gustavo Dudamel/LA Philharmonic/Cynthia Erivo/Purple Rain on my Coachella 2025 Bingo card
But thankful it happened
But thankful it happened
Very happy with today's webinar presentation about #LongCovidChoir & #LongCovidKidsChoir for Singing for Health Network as part of their 2023-2025 Research Project ❤️ #LongCovid #LongCovidAwareness #Singing
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @sammiemc.bsky.social
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @sammiemc.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Very happy with today's webinar presentation about #LongCovidChoir & #LongCovidKidsChoir for Singing for Health Network as part of their 2023-2025 Research Project ❤️ #LongCovid #LongCovidAwareness #Singing
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @sammiemc.bsky.social
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social @longcovidkids.bsky.social @sammiemc.bsky.social
Incredibly honoured and humbled to be part of this very important Research Project lead by Singing for Health Network. Please feel free to share with anyone you think might be interested. Thank you!
www.singingforhealthnetwork.co.uk/events
@longcovidkids.bsky.social @longcovidsupport.bsky.social
www.singingforhealthnetwork.co.uk/events
@longcovidkids.bsky.social @longcovidsupport.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Incredibly honoured and humbled to be part of this very important Research Project lead by Singing for Health Network. Please feel free to share with anyone you think might be interested. Thank you!
www.singingforhealthnetwork.co.uk/events
@longcovidkids.bsky.social @longcovidsupport.bsky.social
www.singingforhealthnetwork.co.uk/events
@longcovidkids.bsky.social @longcovidsupport.bsky.social
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Today on the #Disability Daily #Podcast we celebrate #Deaf actor Marlee Matlin’s #Oscar win, #disabled artists Vincent van Gogh & Francisco Goya & #MentalHealth advocate Clifford Beers.
disabilitydaily.podbean.com/e/episode90/
#art #Yale #ASL #Spain #Netherlands #painting #history #EduSky #a11y 🗃️
disabilitydaily.podbean.com/e/episode90/
#art #Yale #ASL #Spain #Netherlands #painting #history #EduSky #a11y 🗃️
March 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Today on the #Disability Daily #Podcast we celebrate #Deaf actor Marlee Matlin’s #Oscar win, #disabled artists Vincent van Gogh & Francisco Goya & #MentalHealth advocate Clifford Beers.
disabilitydaily.podbean.com/e/episode90/
#art #Yale #ASL #Spain #Netherlands #painting #history #EduSky #a11y 🗃️
disabilitydaily.podbean.com/e/episode90/
#art #Yale #ASL #Spain #Netherlands #painting #history #EduSky #a11y 🗃️
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Interview yesterday on the UK Govt's catastrophic attack on sick & disabled people, why its analysis of the cause of soaring disability benefit cost is wrong & why it will therefore fail to reduce it. Also strengthens the case for Scottish independence! [1hr 8 mins in] www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Drivetime - 26/03/2025 - BBC Sounds
Breaking down the days talking points with comment and opinion.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Interview yesterday on the UK Govt's catastrophic attack on sick & disabled people, why its analysis of the cause of soaring disability benefit cost is wrong & why it will therefore fail to reduce it. Also strengthens the case for Scottish independence! [1hr 8 mins in] www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Providing connection continues to be a key goal for LCK.
In this seminar @merelpianist.bsky.social
shares insights on running the choirs for LCK & @longcovidsupport.bsky.social
#Choir #Singing #Community
#LongCovidKids
youtu.be/9De5d4a6f8I
In this seminar @merelpianist.bsky.social
shares insights on running the choirs for LCK & @longcovidsupport.bsky.social
#Choir #Singing #Community
#LongCovidKids
youtu.be/9De5d4a6f8I
ICC Seminar Series 24-25 Long Covid Choirs Singing for health & wellbeing
YouTube video by Merel’s Music Room
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Providing connection continues to be a key goal for LCK.
In this seminar @merelpianist.bsky.social
shares insights on running the choirs for LCK & @longcovidsupport.bsky.social
#Choir #Singing #Community
#LongCovidKids
youtu.be/9De5d4a6f8I
In this seminar @merelpianist.bsky.social
shares insights on running the choirs for LCK & @longcovidsupport.bsky.social
#Choir #Singing #Community
#LongCovidKids
youtu.be/9De5d4a6f8I
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“If @longcovidkids.bsky.social didn’t exist, doctors would still believe only adults could get long covid, we are all incredibly grateful that the charity was created to educate others as no one else believed us."
🥰🥹 I didn’t expect her to say that.
#Parenting #LCandME
🥰🥹 I didn’t expect her to say that.
#Parenting #LCandME
March 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“If @longcovidkids.bsky.social didn’t exist, doctors would still believe only adults could get long covid, we are all incredibly grateful that the charity was created to educate others as no one else believed us."
🥰🥹 I didn’t expect her to say that.
#Parenting #LCandME
🥰🥹 I didn’t expect her to say that.
#Parenting #LCandME