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The ME Association
We're here for you…
The ME Association has been providing expert help since 1980. We understand the challenges faced by people with ME/CFS and Long Covid and believe that nobody should struggle alone.
Health Crisis
We estimate that at least 404,000 people in the UK have ME/CFS. In addition, 950,000 people unable to recover from a Covid infection could meet the diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS. This could mean that 1,350,000 adults and children in the UK are affected by ME/CFS. It represents a very real health crisis, and we are determined to improve the healthcare that people receive.
PVFS = Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome
ME = Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Encephalopathy
CFS = Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Long Covid = Post-Covid Syndrome
Changing attitudes and improving lives…

Membership
We put our member's interest at the forefront of all that we do. In return for your support you will receive ME Essential magazine.
Get Involved
There are so many ways to help including fundraising, campaigning, legacies, and joining as a member.
Support
At ME Connect we listen and we understand. If you need help or want to talk, we’re here, 6 days a week.

Research
We make prudent investments in medical research to increase our knowledge in the hope it will lead to effective treatments.
Healthcare
We are committed to working with the NHS and social care providers to improve healthcare for people with ME/CFS and Long Covid.
Literature
We have an extensive range of free literature written by Dr Charles Shepherd, other advisers, and topic experts.

Medical Matters
Do you have a question about symptoms, treatments, or other health-related topics? See our specialist advisers' Q&A.
The Latest News
Steve books Odyssey to play Bournemouth for us on 2nd August
Addendum: Proposed Amendments to the UC and PIP Bill – Relevance for People with ME/CFS or Long Covid
Literature Review: T cell exhaustion as a possible driver of post infection fatigue syndromes
Publisher Elsevier have updated the Kumar and Clark Medical Textbook entry on ME/CFS
Nutraceutical Supplementation Effects on Subjective Fatigue Symptoms in ME/CFS: A Systematic Review
NICE release a new Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS) on ME/CFS
Welfare Reform: The Universal Credit Bill – Why It Matters to People with ME/CFS and Long Covid
Welfare Reform: Keep writing to your MP!
Prevalence: Latest research suggests a 62% increase on historic estimates for ME/CFS in the UK
The ME Association clarifies its position on the American Heart Association's article on exercise for Long Covid
Doctoral Thesis: Characterising the Electrophysiological Properties of Cells in Health and Disease
Welfare Reform: One Major Win, More Work Ahead
There's 78 poems in this book but only one Bill Clayton
Work and Pensions Select Committee Submission
Liberal Democrats Stand Opposed to Welfare Reforms
DWP publish a press release outlining additional details for UC and PIP
The Truth About the Government’s “Concessions”: They Don’t Go Far Enough
The Guardian: Starmer offers ‘massive concessions’ on welfare bill to Labour rebels
A trip to Glasto – then they went home for tea!
Share your feedback in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and West Berkshire Integrated Care Board Pilot Project Survey!
More News >>
ME Association Testimonials
The Real M.E. Campaign
People with M.E. and Long Covid are demonstrating they possess the confidence to be seen and are raising more awareness than ever before. We began the campaign in 2018 and featuring images of ‘real' people has had a very positive impact!


