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…
ME charity adviser says Scotland lags behind rest of UK in providing help for long Covid patients
“We do know long Covid does not stop at the Scottish border. We need specialist clinics to get diagnostics in place and see if and how we can treat people.” Dr Charles Shepherd.
New ME/CFS Medical Education Initiative Launched in Scotland
New ME/CFS Medical Education Initiative Launched in Scotland Read More »
New medical education initiative launched in Scotland by collaboration of charities including the ME Association and the CMRC Medical Education Group.
Virginia Water Magazine: Why aren’t people getting better from Covid-19? With Dr Charles Shepherd
Dr Charles Shepherd wrote a piece for The Virginia Waters Magazine where he shared his insights into Post-Long Covid-19.
Scottish Government Issue Caution Notice for Graded Exercise Therapy in ME/CFS & Post/Long-Covid
In an announcement that was delayed due to the pandemic, Scotland has now issued a cautionary notice on the use of GET in ME/CFS.