Month: June 2018

In a guest review, Dr Geraghty summarises his most recent study examining the BPS model in ME/CFS

M.E. is incorrectly treated, lacks sufficient funding and is poorly understood by many in the medical profession.

The deadline for the NICE Scope Consultation and for Committee Recruitment is 26 July 2018.

Comedian Ricky Gervais was called out for an old joke that epitomised and lent credence to the stigma surrounding M.E..

“ME is such a misunderstood illness, as the sad case of Merryn Crofts from Norden demonstrates.”

This MEA press release summarises some of the main points from the Parliamentary debate on M.E.

A full transcript of the Ministerial response to the three-hour landmark debate on M.E. in Parliament.

Sarah Summers is taking on an extreme challenge – a head shave – to raise awareness and funds for M.E.

A devastating disease is to be discussed in a landmark three-hour parliamentary debate.

The ME Association is especially keen to help medical students develop or extend their interest in M.E.

Carol Monaghan, MP, is leading the debate on M.E. in Westminster Hall on Thursday, 21st June, 2018.

We explain what is meant by social care and the various benefits that are available to you.

Dr Shepherd reviews some of the key presentations from the 13th IiMER Conference.

The actor has adopted a holistic approach to self-care, at the centre of which lies a disciplined approach to sleep, nutrition, hydration and mental focus.

Keith Anderson, the only ME/CFS specialist nurse in Scotland, is a finalist in the 2018 RCNi Nurse Awards.

“The climb itself was both the toughest challenge we had ever done together, but also the most amazing…”

Debate will take place on 21st June. Parliamentary briefing issued. Please invite your MP to attend!

The latest ME research abstracts for the month of May, and a newly updated research index.