The Guardian: UK doctors with Long Covid say they have been denied disability benefits
The Guardian: UK doctors with Long Covid say they have been denied disability benefits Read More »
The Guardian reports on the problems UK Doctors who caught […]
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Rethinking ME: ‘These recommendations are considered the starting position for Government policy’ Carol Monaghan, MP
‘Rethinking ME’ is an important report from The All-Party Parliamentary
Invite your MP to the Next Meeting of The APPG on M.E.
Invite your MP to the Next Meeting of The APPG on M.E. Read More »
The next meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on
Surviving ME/CFS by Russell Fleming – Part 2
Surviving ME/CFS by Russell Fleming – Part 2 Read More »
This is Part 2 of the article by Russell Fleming.
Independent: DWP admits it has wrongly refused disabled people benefits at record rate…
Independent: DWP admits it has wrongly refused disabled people benefits at record rate… Read More »
The article features the experience of a woman with ME/CFS
Disabled people’s experiences of the benefits system: Committee publishes Government-commissioned research
The Work and Pensions Committee has used parliamentary powers to
Recent temporary changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Regulations
Recent temporary changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Regulations Read More »
PLEASE NOTE: The changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) have
Early Day Motion on the Retirement of Countess of Mar as Chair of Forward-ME
Early Day Motion on the Retirement of Countess of Mar as Chair of Forward-ME Read More »
Carol Monaghan MP (Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on
NHS England & Department of Health and Social Care Dismiss Concerns about Graded Exercise and Post-Covid Illness Management
The responses from Chris Whitty at the Department of Health and Social Care and Stephen Powis at NHS England to ME Association concerns, were very disappointing.
Severe ME: Why is improvement subject to such harsh judgement and not celebrated?
Severe ME: Why is improvement subject to such harsh judgement and not celebrated? Read More »
“Having M.E. robs us of just about everything, but not the ability to be supportive or kind. We are a community, and it should be us against the world not us against each other.”
Clinician’s Letter to NICE Results in Statement on Graded Exercise for Post-Covid-Syndrome
In response to a letter from Drs. Shepherd and Weir, NICE produced a statement about graded exercise therapy for Post-Covid management.
America’s top covid doctor turns ME/CFS into a subject for general discussion as the pandemic deepens
Dr Anthony Fauci from the NIH in America, made an important statement about Post-Covid Syndrome and ME/CFS.
Coronavirus warning as victims staying sick for MONTHS with ‘post-Covid syndrome’
Coronavirus warning as victims staying sick for MONTHS with ‘post-Covid syndrome’ Read More »
The Express: Coronavirus sufferers may be experiencing a “post-Covid syndrome” according to expert Dr Charles Shepherd.
‘COVID-19 Can Last for Several Months’ | long read in The Atlantic | 4 June 2020
‘COVID-19 Can Last for Several Months’ | long read in The Atlantic | 4 June 2020 Read More »
The disease’s “long-haulers” have endured waves of symptoms, and disbelief from doctors and friends.
ME Awareness: Living with ME, Self-isolation and Severe Asthma, by Leanne Swift | 29 May 2020
“Worse is the fear of getting this nasty coronavirus. I know if I get it I could be in serious trouble, especially with the Asthma, but even with M.E…”
British Medical Journal Opinion: Covid-19 and fatigue – a game of snakes and ladders | 20 May 2020
“I am reading materials about pacing and CFS/ME and listening to the CFS/ME community.” Prof. Paul Garner.
ME Awareness: “I suffered without help for so long, we went to every doctor and agency without answers,” by Ellyn Gould | 16 May 2020
“M.E. still affects every aspect of my life. Attending school was a huge hurdle for me and one I still struggle with.”
ME Awareness: Higher risk of developing ME after coronavirus diagnosis, warns University of Leicester | 08 May 2020
“The link between severe viral infection and M.E. is clear, as evidenced in the previous outbreaks of SARS and Epstein Barr.”
MEA Website Survey: How are you coping with the Covid-19 lockdown?
MEA Website Survey: How are you coping with the Covid-19 lockdown? Read More »
We’d like to know how you have been coping with the Covid-19 lockdown. Please take part in the survey and Facebook discussion.