Prevalence: Latest research suggests a 62% increase on historic estimates for ME/CFS in the UK
The ME Association has reached agreement with Action for ME […]
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The ME Association clarifies its position on the American Heart Association’s article on exercise for Long Covid
“Concern has been raised about the safety of exercise training
Doctoral Thesis: Characterising the Electrophysiological Properties of Cells in Health and Disease
Dr Krista Clarke is a post-doctoral researcher at the University
Welfare Reform: One Major Win, More Work Ahead
Welfare Reform: One Major Win, More Work Ahead Read More »
Last night, MPs voted to approve the Welfare Reform Bill
Work and Pensions Select Committee Submission
Work and Pensions Select Committee Submission Read More »
by Paul Jones, Policy and Public Affairs Consultant It is
DWP publish a press release outlining additional details for UC and PIP
DWP publish a press release outlining additional details for UC and PIP Read More »
On 30 June 2025, the Department for Work and Pensions
The Truth About the Government’s “Concessions”: They Don’t Go Far Enough
The Truth About the Government’s “Concessions”: They Don’t Go Far Enough Read More »
The government has agreed to protect existing disability benefit claimants
The ME Association met with a Minister to Challenge Disability Benefit Reforms
The ME Association met with a Minister to Challenge Disability Benefit Reforms Read More »
On Monday 3 June, the ME Association (MEA) was invited
The Times: Simple blood test could provide first reliable diagnosis for ME
The Times: Simple blood test could provide first reliable diagnosis for ME Read More »
The Times reports on a research paper published on the
Welfare Reforms: The ME Association strongly opposes government press release!
Welfare Reforms: The ME Association strongly opposes government press release! Read More »
We urge the government and all parliamentarians to pause and
Parliamentary Debate: Disabled People in Poverty
Parliamentary Debate: Disabled People in Poverty Read More »
During a debate in Westminster Hall on 17th June 2025,
GOV UK Announcement: Welfare bill will protect the most vulnerable and help households with income boost
Additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits are
The ME Association’s Position Statement on the Proposed Welfare Reforms
The ME Association’s Position Statement on the Proposed Welfare Reforms Read More »
By Ella Smith, Welfare Rights Consultant & Paul Jones, Policy
First joint ME and Long Covid APPG meeting minutes are now available!
First joint ME and Long Covid APPG meeting minutes are now available! Read More »
The official minutes from the first joint ME and Long
The ME Association responds to unsubstantiated claims that bloodletting can treat serious medical conditions
An article in the Mirror explains that bloodletting involves drawing
Carers Week 2025: Sally Giles: A carer’s story
Carers Week 2025: Sally Giles: A carer’s story Read More »
My advice to anyone caring for someone with ME is
Carers Week 2025: The ME Association attends the Carers Week parliamentary drop-in event
Carers Week 2025: The ME Association attends the Carers Week parliamentary drop-in event Read More »
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Carers Week 2025: Andy Mayes: A carer’s story
Carers Week 2025: Andy Mayes: A carer’s story Read More »
As a carer, I don’t claim any benefits and have
Carers Week 2025: Ace: A young carer’s story
Carers Week 2025: Ace: A young carer’s story Read More »
I don’t mind caring for my mum, it’s normal, it’s
Carers Week 2025: Anna Symington: A carer’s story
Carers Week 2025: Anna Symington: A carer’s story Read More »
I have great respect for all carers. We take on