Charles worked in a variety of hospital posts, from general surgery to infectious diseases. He wanted to become a GP, but ME/CFS intervened after he caught Chicken Pox from a patient.
- He became a Trustee and Honorary Medical Adviser more than 20 years ago and contributes to the charity’s efforts on a daily basis.
- Charles coordinates the Ramsay Research Fund, writes much of the charity’s medical literature, comments on social media, regularly contributes to the charity’s magazines, attends conferences and external meetings, and provides interviews and expert comment to the press.
- He is an acknowledged expert on Post-Viral Fatigue Syndromes, ME/CFS, and Long Covid, and is a highly respected champion of the patient community.