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.
Covid-19
Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, on ME/CFS & Covid Vaccine Priority
Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, on ME/CFS & Covid Vaccine Priority Read More »
“I want to assure you that we are committed to vaccinating according to need, and you will not be left out or forgotten in this process.”
Covid Vaccinations and ME/CFS: Community Feedback!
Covid Vaccinations and ME/CFS: Community Feedback! Read More »
We provide a summary of the feedback received from people with ME/CFS who have had the vaccine or who have tried to get the vaccine as a priority.
LATEST: COVID-19, ME/CFS and the JCVI Priority Vaccination List
LATEST: COVID-19, ME/CFS and the JCVI Priority Vaccination List Read More »
We have heard back from the JCVI about the situation for people with ME/CFS and Covid vaccine priority.
We chase Chief Medical Officer and JCVI for answers to our urgent vaccine priority email
We chase Chief Medical Officer and JCVI for answers to our urgent vaccine priority email Read More »
We want answers from the UK authorities to some of the key questions of our times.
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.
MEA Monthly Poll: Will you have the COVID-19 vaccine?
MEA Monthly Poll: Will you have the COVID-19 vaccine? Read More »
We want to hear your views about having the Covid-19 vaccination and we’d welcome your feedback if you have already had the vaccine.
Free Leaflet: Covid-19 Vaccine Update by Dr Charles Shepherd
Free Leaflet: Covid-19 Vaccine Update by Dr Charles Shepherd Read More »
Dr Shepherd discusses the Covid-19 vaccination programme and issues relevant to people with ME/CFS
ME Association writes to chief medical officer about vaccine priority for ME/CFS
ME Association writes to chief medical officer about vaccine priority for ME/CFS Read More »
The ME Association has written to Professor Chris Whitty, Chief
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,
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, safety and ME/CFS – what we know so far
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, safety and ME/CFS – what we know so far Read More »
by Dr Charles Shepherd, Medical Adviser, ME Association With the
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.
Covid-19 Vaccine Developments & ME/CFS
Covid-19 Vaccine Developments & ME/CFS Read More »
There has been good news in recent days about potential vaccines for Covid-19 that could see an end to restrictions for people in the UK by Easter 2021…
The ME Association ME/CFS Research Round-up
The ME Association ME/CFS Research Round-up Read More »
This week 6 new studies about ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia were published including a small study from Canada that made the news…
ME Essential Magazine & the Christmas Supplement will be with Members very soon!
ME Essential Magazine & the Christmas Supplement will be with Members very soon! Read More »
ME Essential Magazine and the Christmas Supplement will be sent out to ME Association members this week. We hope there is something for everyone!
ME Association Covid-19 & ME/CFS Free Range of Leaflets
ME Association Covid-19 & ME/CFS Free Range of Leaflets Read More »
We have updated the range of free leaflets about Covid-19/ME/CFS and the current restrictions and include a new leaflet aimed at Students…
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…
Are you confused by the latest Covid-19 Lockdown and the restrictions now in place around the UK?
We attempt to summarise the situation in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as it relates to people with ME/CFS.
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.