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Current UK calls to action

This report analyses a survey conducted by #MEAction UK in response to a call for evidence from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in August 2019.

View the full report here
General Election Guide
The UK is set to go to the polls on 12 December 2019. #MEAction UK has prepared a guide ahead of the General Election with information on how to register for voting, different ways of voting (postal, proxy, etc), information about candidates and tips on raising awareness about myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) with candidates. Read it here
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How to get involved

To get more involved in advocacy, education, and outreach in the UK, contact uk@meaction.net. You can also join a local Facebook group. Or, make an appointment to talk to a community organizer if you have questions about how best to get involved.

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MM 2019 UK Leaflet
General Election Guide 2019
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UK toolkit: How to meet with your MP
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#MEAction ME/CFS Research Summary (2017)
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How did your local ME service perform?

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Earlier this year #MEAction UK wrote, distributed and analysed a survey in response to The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) releasing a call for evidence as they rewrite the ME guideline. Our full report from that survey ... Read More

A Trial of ME – Elizabeth’s Story

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This is me, my story, I am one of the millions missing. I may not look ill to you, but if you see me, it will be because I am having a ‘good’ day because I am well enough to ... Read More

UK General Election Guide Now Available

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The UK is set to go to the polls on 12 December 2019. #MEAction UK has prepared a guide ahead of the General Election with information on how to register for voting, different ways of voting (postal, proxy, etc), information ... Read More

ME Services in the UK Not Fit for Purpose

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A recent survey conducted by #MEAction UK found that UK specialist myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) services are not fit for purpose. Areas investigated included: Management strategies Experience attending a clinic Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) Activity management The survey was conducted to ... Read More
NICE Call for Evidence response #MEAction UK

NICE Called for Evidence: Read #MEAction UK’s Response

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are re-writing their guidelines on ME. As part of this they issued a call for evidence relating to three topics. #MEAction UK has now submitted our full response, collecting studies, surveys ... Read More
Background of papers with graphs and charts, overlayed by text reading "Take the ME call for evidence survey"

Your experience of ME/CFS services – Take the survey by #MEAction UK

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are updating their guidelines on ME. As part of this they have published a call for evidence about 3 topics. #MEAction UK has put together the following survey to provide further ... Read More
NICE Call for Evidence 2019

NICE Call for Evidence on ME guidelines

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have put out a call for evidence in relation to the ongoing update of their ME/CFS guidelines, due to be published in October 2020. This is an opportunity to ensure that ... Read More

NICE drag their feet on stopping the harm caused by GET and CBT

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As part of our ongoing advocacy work, #MEAction UK has been campaigning for the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) to update the current ME guidelines. Updated ME/CFS guidelines are due to be published in October 2020. However in the ... Read More

UK fundraiser seeking your ME stories

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Ellie Rushton, Birmingham UK, is setting out on a rather unique fundraising adventure. For the next six months (September to February) she will be attempting to do 1000 reps of bodyweight exercises every, single, day. Ambitious indeed! But what does ... Read More

Why people with ME need healthy allies

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On Sunday 29th of September, my husband, David, and our daughter, Rosslyn, are taking part in the Great Scottish Run 10K to raise money for #MEAction UK. As friends of #MEAction volunteer Emma Shorter and her family, David and Rosslyn ... Read More
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