Tag: Dr Charles Shepherd

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…

This is a film for all seasons about pacing and activity management in people with ME – and in a certain type of Long Covid.

The NICE stakeholder consultation process begins today. You can take part and help produce the new clinical guideline on ME/CFS…

Please invite your MP to the next APPG on ME meeting. We’re discussing diagnosis, management and the new NICE clinical guideline on ME/CFS.

The new leaflets explain what might be expected from a diagnosis of ME/CFS and how the illness is classed as a disability by the UK Government.

“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.

Dr Charles Shepherd wrote a piece for The Virginia Waters Magazine where he shared his insights into Post-Long Covid-19.

The ME Association appeared in several media publications at the weekend sharing opinion about Long-Covid and the proposed new specialist clinics.

The latest meeting including an excellent discussion with Sean O’Niell about ways in which ME might feature more often in the media.

Forward-ME has issued a position statement and expressed concern about spinal surgery and ME.

Dr Charles Shepherd comments on the decision in England and Scotland to produce a new guideline on Post/Long-Covid Management.

A new FREE 6-page leaflet that helps determine what is required to make an early and accurate diagnosis of ME/CFS.

NICE has confirmed that the Chronic Pain Guideline and recommendations do not apply to people with a diagnosis of ME/CFS.

Dr Shepherd answers a question about the pneumonia vaccine and provides the information you need to make an informed decision.

The information in this new guide should be of help to people when managing post-Covid fatigue syndrome and post-Covid ME/CFS.

The ME Association has produced a summary report of the recent M.E. research conference which took place in New York.

Charlie Russell, 27, is one of an estimated 600,000 people with post-Covid illness, a condition that may give an insight into ME – with Dr Charles Shepherd.

Carol Monaghan has tabled an Early Day Motion that we would like you to encourage your own MPs to support. A template email is included for you to use.

The ME Biobank team with Dr William Weir are hoping to conduct research into Post-Covid and ME/CFS. Please register your interest in taking part.

Paul Garner continues his BMJ Blog, explaining his experiences with Long-Covid and calls for appropriate guidance and support.