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We are providing a new and improved service from February 1st 2025.

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The ME Association has been providing expert help since 1980. We understand the challenges faced by people with ME/CFS and Long Covid and believe that nobody should struggle alone.

Health Crisis
We estimate that at least 250,000 people in the UK have ME/CFS. In addition, a significant but unknown number of people diagnosed with some form of Long Covid also meet diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS. It represents a very real health crisis.

PVFS = Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome.
ME = Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Encephalopathy.

CFS = Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Long Covid = Post-Covid Syndrome.

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House of Lords Q&A on the DHSC Delivery Plan for ME/CFS

February 28, 2025

ME Connect helpline new freephone number is live!

We're here for you…

The ME Association has been providing expert help since 1980. We understand the challenges faced by people with ME/CFS and Long Covid and believe that nobody should struggle alone.

Health Crisis

We estimate that at least 250,000 people in the UK have ME/CFS. In addition, a significant but unknown number of people diagnosed with some form of Long Covid also meet diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS. It represents a very real health crisis.