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  1. Andy

    UK CFS/M.E. Research Collaborative [CMRC] conference, 10th and 11th March 2020

    https://www.actionforme.org.uk/news/early-bird-registration-now-open-cmrc-2020/ Event ticket page, https://www.eventbee.com/v/uk-cfsme-research-collaborative-6th-annual-science-conference/event?eid=105083142#/tickets
  2. Gecko

    Your experience of ME services - #MEAction UK survey report concludes services 'not fit for purpose'

    Your experience of ME services - Survey report by #MEAction UK Article: https://www.meaction.net/2019/10/17/me-services-in-the-uk-not-fit-for-purpose/ Full report: https://www.meaction.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Your-experience-of-ME-services-Survey-report-by-MEAction-UK.pdf Results...
  3. Barry

    "Positive Health Statement" - Job Centre Plus

    Just seen this on facebook, and to me it looks appalling. Is this even legal? In preparation for their JCP appointment someone with ME has to prepare a Positive Health Statement. In it the are 'advised' to avoid words like Chronic, or ME. As per:
  4. Dx Revision Watch

    The future and funding of UK ME/CFS charities

    This thread has been split from https://www.s4me.info/threads/jk-rowling-donates-£15-3m-to-edinburgh-ms-research-centre.11260/ And as I've said in another thread, since 2004, the MEA has been run by a small and relatively unchanging Board of Trustees who determine its policies and have...
  5. Saz94

    UK: London GP's told to restrict specialist referrals under new NHS 'rationing' plan (The Guardian, 8 Sep 2019)

    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/sep/08/london-gps-told-to-restrict-specialist-referrals-under-new-nhs-rationing-plan?CMP=share_btn_fb&fbclid=IwAR1NgQEFLMvULqrAdJcV3xfvzjDB5yvio1ak834LgpxOJM9Zgn0V1d1_ByI
  6. Hoopoe

    UK - New chief medical officer/government adviser appointed, 2019

    Maybe this will translate into greater sensitivity towards ME/CFS as this is the place of the ME/CFS Biobank. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-chief-medical-officer-appointed
  7. John Mac

    David Tuller - Discusses M.E./C.F.S and the UK Medical Establishment. 19 Oct 2019

    OMEGA, Oxfordshire M.E. Group Date And Time Sat, 19 October 2019 14:00 – 16:00 BST Location Jury’s Inn Wolvercote Oxford OX2 8AL https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/david-tuller-discusses-mecfs-and-the-uk-medical-establishment-tickets-70094886693
  8. obeat

    Fundraising: Manchester (UK) Primary Care research: Exploring Trauma & Distressing Experiences Following Medical Encounters.

    https://www.wonderful.org/fundraiser/highlightingtraumafrommedicalencounterswithme-b89a2139?sfns=mo We're raising funds for the above research. Dr Adeniji is new to the field but his senior supervisors are not. A Professor of GP and a trauma psychologist will provide advice. This preliminary...
  9. MeSci

    UK: Capita seeks to reverse 'reputational damage' after death of (agoraphobia & fibro) claimant (from brain haemorrhage)

    Capita seeks to reverse 'reputational damage' after death of claimant By Michael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent, BBC News Benefit-assessment company Capita is going to court to try to reverse the "reputational damage" it says it suffered after a claimant died. Victoria Smith died...
  10. MeSci

    What is Lyme disease and what are the symptoms of the rapidly increasing illness? ITV report (UK)

    The number of Britons diagnosed with Lyme disease could be three times higher than previously thought, new research has found. Up to 8,000 people a year in the UK may suffer from the disease, which can lead to severe joint and nerve problems. Analysis of medical records found the number of...
  11. Peter T

    UK petition for teacher education

    A young woman with ME has started UK Parliamentary petition seeking training in relation to ME for teachers: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/266152 It can be signed by any UK resident or UK citizens including those living overseas.
  12. Peter T

    On line ‘survey’ re UK CFS/ME specialist services

    [I could not find this posted anywhere, but admins delete this if I am duplicating.] There is a ‘survey’ on line, effectively asking people to support the retention of the current UK specialist ME provision, see https://cfs-me-nhs.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/specialist-services This survey appears...
  13. Andy

    What ME/CFS research, funded by UK sources, is currently in process (as of end June 2019)?

    My aim with this is to draw together brief details of all the ME/CFS (and all other variants on that name) research funded by a public, private or charity UK source that is currently ongoing today. I’m relying on information that has been made publicly available, so there is a good chance I...
  14. NelliePledge

    ME Association and Carol Monaghan meeting with DWP Minister about benefits

    https://www.meassociation.org.uk/2019/06/meeting-with-minister-raised-important-concerns-about-welfare-benefits-for-people-with-me-26-june-2019/ Hopefully DWP will take on board the issues raised
  15. Sly Saint

    UK Westminster Hall debate on Electromagnetic Fields: Health Effects (25 June 2019)

    full debate here https://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2019-06-25a.294.0&s=Chronic+Fatigue+Syndrome#g294.1
  16. Andy

    UK Disability News Service: "Call for help to design a social security system of dignity, respect and trust"

    www.disabilitynewsservice.com/call-for-help-to-design-a-social-security-system-of-dignity-respect-and-trust/
  17. JemPD

    L.P. reported mentioned in parliament in May?

    Just wanting to query the facts in this post from MEA fb 'visitor's posts - i wasnt aware of LP being mentioned in parliament since the January debate... does anyone know anything about the veracity of this? I'd like to support Jo & point out that regardless of whether it was "reported in...
  18. C

    Questionnaire to see what different people in the community Hope from the UK MRC

    please can people comment on the reasons why if they wish I’m trying to see what the views are and why on this matter Basically the MRC are in talks with the CMRC over a funding proposal for extending the uk biobank and doing genetics research (this is taking a long time ) and have an...
  19. Andy

    Carol Monaghan asking for patient experiences with UK benefit assessments

    https://www.facebook.com/CarolMonaghanSNP/posts/2012644808862705
  20. Kalliope

    Mirror: Woman, 28, goes from keen runner to year in dark room because of severe disorder

    Woman, 28, goes from keen runner to year in dark room because of severe disorder Jonathan admits he has seen his beloved fiancée’s character slowly slip away without any real support from the NHS in Wales. “The only things offered by the doctor were antidepressants, which made Natalie’s ME...
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