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We have to mark the passing of David Black (b.1947), whose strong, rational arguments about the proper recognition of ME/CFS, and the needs to be met to help existing patients and carers and reduce the burden of illness with new cases, were published in Scottish Legal News over recent years.
David was something of a polymath with interests spreading widely around his core work on conservation of the historic built environment in and around Edinburgh, and well-deserved all the respect he received. His columns on a range of subjects were always a good, challenging, and often sobering read.
He became involved with commenting on issues affecting ME/CFS due to the illness of one of his sons, and his consequent understanding of the paucity of sustained arguments from medical professionals opposing recognition of the full medical nature of the illness. His erudite, objective rhetoric will be sadly missed.
A celebratory memorial is being held at Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh on the afternoon of 9th April, from 14.00 (for 14.30), and will be streamed for those wishing to remember David but unable to attend. To participate via either option:
We are grateful that, in line with his sons’ wishes, an in-memoriam page for David has been made. They ask “Please help us to support people with ME and their families, in memory of our beloved dad, David”.
To support the MEA in David’s memory, please go to the Just Giving page, and all donations will go to researching ME.