We’re pleased to share that a new specialist ME/CFS service for Kent and Medway is due to open on 1 September 2026, with Cora Health having been awarded the contract. The service will support people across the full spectrum of ME/CFS, from mild to very severe, making it one of only a few services in the country to provide specialist support for people with the severest form of the illness.
The new team has engaged with numerous stakeholders to better understand the needs of the local ME/CFS population. The service will include medical oversight, home visits and an interdisciplinary team to provide joined-up care. Cora Health has also thought carefully about how to design its outpatient environment, including a low-stimulus pathway from the moment people arrive.
The service website will share MEA resources while Cora Health develops its own, and the MEA Healthcare Team is assisting with communications to local GPs and members of the public.
We will continue to communicate with Cora Health and look forward to seeing the service develop and provide much-needed specialist support for people across all severities of ME/CFS in Kent and Medway.