The ME Association has joined the Long Covid Alliance
The ME Association has joined the Long Covid Alliance Read More »
This is an organisation that was established in America but […]
Update on Gloucestershire situation after BBC news item
Update on Gloucestershire situation after BBC news item Read More »
Quick update on the situation in Gloucestershire following the BBC
BBC Points West: Dr Shepherd puts the case for covid vaccine priority for people with ME/CFS
The vexed question of the failure by many GPs to
The Times: Asthma and ME sufferers miss out in database chaos.
The Times: Asthma and ME sufferers miss out in database chaos. Read More »
Sean O’Neill Dr Shepherd was interviewed by Sean O’Neill for
The Mirror: Vulnerable say they’ve been ‘forgotten’ as Covid vaccine goes to young and healthy
“It’s just a postcode lottery, isn’t it?”, says Claire Tripp, whose 19-year-old daughter Emma has severe ME.
‘Horizon’ TV interview gives a hugely encouraging boost to people with ME/CFS
‘Horizon’ TV interview gives a hugely encouraging boost to people with ME/CFS Read More »
“The people who have been shouting about M.E. and CFS for the last 20 years are suddenly being heard.”
BMA Journal: Long COVID – we’ve been here before
BMA Journal: Long COVID – we’ve been here before Read More »
Dr Charles Shepherd says he believes the medical world is now taking post viral fatigue very seriously.
What drugs are being developed for the treatment of ME/CFS?
What drugs are being developed for the treatment of ME/CFS? Read More »
There’s a review of possible new drug therapies for ME/CFS in the journal, ‘Pharmcological Research’.
Guardian: The NHS must learn from its mistakes with other post-viral conditions such as ME/CFS – more research is vital
George Monbiot spoke with Dr Charles Shepherd before publishing a very good article about the lessons that should be learnt from ME/CFS for those now suffering from Post or Long-Covid.
Parliamentary debate on Long-Covid: What should be learned from ME/CFS?
Parliamentary debate on Long-Covid: What should be learned from ME/CFS? Read More »
Carol Monaghan raised awareness of the similarity in symptoms and management of Long-Covid and ME/CFS in the recent debate in parliament.
ME Association slams lack of recognition for ME/CFS in new guideline on Long Covid
ME Association slams lack of recognition for ME/CFS in new guideline on Long Covid Read More »
ME Association slams the absence of ME/CFS references in NICE’s new emergency guideline on Long Covid
The Lancet still doesn’t seem to recognise the surge in post-COVID ME/CFS illness
The Lancet still doesn’t seem to recognise the surge in post-COVID ME/CFS illness Read More »
We take issue with an editorial about the long-term effects of Long COVID in this weekend’s edition of The Lancet.
BMJ Rapid Response: Long-Covid & ME/CFS by Dr Nina Muirhead
BMJ Rapid Response: Long-Covid & ME/CFS by Dr Nina Muirhead Read More »
Nina Muirhead, SAS Doctor Dermatology Surgery, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust,
Forward-ME call for health warning to be put on existing NICE guideline for ME/CFS
Forward-ME call for health warning to be put on existing NICE guideline for ME/CFS Read More »
Influential campaign group calls for graded exercise warning to be put on existing NICE guideline for ME/CFS.
Manx Radio turn up the volume for a specialist ME/CFS service on the Island
Manx Radio turn up the volume for a specialist ME/CFS service on the Island Read More »
Manx Radio supported the campaign for a local ME/CFS service with this easy-to-listen-to podcast.
We demand changes to ‘Observer’ article
We demand changes to ‘Observer’ article Read More »
We challenge some appalling psychobabble that appeared in an article in The Observer (Guardian.com) in an otherwise fairly good piece about ME/CFS.
Evan gets noticed by the media
Evan gets noticed by the media Read More »
In the news herself! Our magazine columnist Ev Francis writes for the Daily Telegraph and is filmed for a short BBC documentary.
ME and Post-Exertional Malaise: “It is much more than fatigue and stiffness…”
ME and Post-Exertional Malaise: “It is much more than fatigue and stiffness…” Read More »
We hear from someone with severe ME who describes what Post-Exertional Malaise feels like and the measures that can help when in this situation…
BMJ: NICE backtracks on graded exercise therapy and CBT in draft revision to CFS guidance
Graded exercise therapy should no longer be offered for the treatment of ME/CFS, says NICE in its draft clinical guidelines.
NICE Press Statement & Media Coverage of New Clinical Guideline on ME/CFS
NICE Press Statement & Media Coverage of New Clinical Guideline on ME/CFS Read More »
The new NICE guideline has removed graded exercise as a recommended management option…