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MEAW21: “It is a constant battle with the NHS. It’s very unfair to have to fight for support that should be readily available when I am not well.”

May 16, 2021 May 13, 2021

It’s ME Awareness Week 2021 (#MEAW21) and we’re talking about health and social care for people with ME/CFS (#NHS4MECFS). With the August publication of a new NICE clinical guideline and the possibility …

MEAW21: “It is a constant battle with the NHS. It’s very unfair to have to fight for support that should be readily available when I am not well.” Read More »

MEAW21: “I had to fire my carer because she would spend an hour and a half just talking at me, which wore me out.”

May 15, 2021 May 13, 2021

It’s ME Awareness Week 2021 (#MEAW21) and we’re talking about health and social care for people with ME/CFS (#NHS4MECFS). With the August publication of a new NICE clinical guideline and …

MEAW21: “I had to fire my carer because she would spend an hour and a half just talking at me, which wore me out.” Read More »

MEAW21: Dear GPs… Please remember that I am a person too…

May 14, 2021 May 17, 2021

Write an open letter Would you like to write an anonymous letter to your GP, ME/CFS Specialist Service, or Social Care provider? How about telling them exactly what you feel …

MEAW21: Dear GPs… Please remember that I am a person too… Read More »

MEAW21: ”I was discharged from the ME/CFS specialist service because I could not progress with their exercise targets.”

May 14, 2021 May 13, 2021

It’s ME Awareness Week 2021 (#MEAW21) and we’re talking about health and social care for people with ME/CFS (#NHS4MECFS). With the August publication of a new NICE clinical guideline and …

MEAW21: ”I was discharged from the ME/CFS specialist service because I could not progress with their exercise targets.” Read More »

MEAW21: “I have an excellent GP, very helpful and willing to listen to my needs.”

May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021

It’s ME Awareness Week 2021 (#MEAW21) and we’re talking about health and social care for people with ME/CFS (#NHS4MECFS). With the August publication of a new NICE clinical guideline and …

MEAW21: “I have an excellent GP, very helpful and willing to listen to my needs.” Read More »

#RememberME May 12 (Awareness Day) – We pause to remember and to reflect on the future of people with ME/CFS

May 12, 2021 May 13, 2021

The ME Association is asking everyone to pause for a moment at midday on ME Awareness Day (12 May), and join us throughout the afternoon to remember the people from …

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MEAW21: “I was diagnosed by the ME/CFS specialist service but have since been discharged because I’m too ill to attend!”

May 12, 2021 May 13, 2021

It’s ME Awareness Week 2021 (#MEAW21) and we’re talking about health and social care for people with ME/CFS (#NHS4MECFS). With the August publication of a new NICE clinical guideline and …

MEAW21: “I was diagnosed by the ME/CFS specialist service but have since been discharged because I’m too ill to attend!” Read More »

Virtual Cyclist Jason takes to the open road for ride to Scotland for the ME Association

May 11, 2021 May 13, 2021

Virtual cycle racing whizz Jason Bowie will face his toughest challenge yet when he takes to the open road on 17th May for an 874-mile dash from Land’s End to John …

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MEAW21: “I’ve been so lucky with my GP. There’s nothing she won’t try and she’s helped me come to terms with the reality of ME/CFS.”

May 11, 2021 May 13, 2021

It’s ME Awareness Week 2021 (#MEAW21) and we’re talking about health and social care for people with ME/CFS (#NHS4MECFS). With the August publication of a new NICE clinical guideline and …

MEAW21: “I’ve been so lucky with my GP. There’s nothing she won’t try and she’s helped me come to terms with the reality of ME/CFS.” Read More »

‘I would walk 500 miles’ – Scots software engineer takes on challenge for the ME Association

May 10, 2021 May 13, 2021

Gordon Jackson will be walking 500 miles across Scotland this summer to raise awareness of M.E. and much-needed funds for the Association. The software engineer from Ayr has seen first-hand …

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MEAW21: “I don’t even consider seeing my GP anymore. She is too curt and dismissive and I come out feeling like a fraud!”

May 10, 2021 May 13, 2021

It’s ME Awareness Week 2021 (#MEAW21) and we’re talking about health and social care for people with ME/CFS (#NHS4MECFS). With the August publication of a new NICE clinical guideline and …

MEAW21: “I don’t even consider seeing my GP anymore. She is too curt and dismissive and I come out feeling like a fraud!” Read More »

MEAW21: Focus on health & social care and a new website poll

May 10, 2021 May 13, 2021

For ME Awareness Week 2021 we will be discussing health and social care and the recent experiences of people with ME/CFS. We need to raise awareness of what is happening now …

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ME Essential Magazine: Spring Issue now available!

February 24, 2021 February 24, 2021

The members magazine is packed full of content relating to ME/CFS – news, research, interviews, medical information, Ask the Doctor, letters, tips, Real Lives, Relationships, Covid-19 and the new NICE clinical guideline!