Author Archives: wames
Severe ME Day – 8 Aug 2025
Severe ME Day – a day to remember Severe ME Day was established by the 25% Group on August 8th was chosen in remembrance of Sophia Mirza, a severe ME patient who died of the disease. Today the group uses … Continue reading
Severe ME day: new clinician resource from WMEA
Supporting people with severe & very severe ME WAMES and the World ME Alliance are offering a key resource for Severe ME day on 8 August 2025 Supporting people with severe & very severe ME: a resource guide for … Continue reading
Genetic differences found in people with ME/CFS
DNA study reveals ME/CFS Neuro-immune causes The DecodeME team announce that the initial analysis of 15,579 DNA samples is complete, and they have important news to share. Main findings: Your genes contribute to your chances of developing ME/CFS. People with an ME/CFS … Continue reading
The Health & Social Care we want – a national discussion
Llais Cymru invites us to tell them about the health & social care we want Llais Cymru is a Welsh Government body with the remit to promote patients’ interests to NHS Wales and social care in Wales. “We’re here … Continue reading
English ME/CFS Delivery Plan published
Delivery plan for ME/CFS in England After a long wait – over 3 years – the strategy for ME/CFS in England has been published by the DHSC in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of … Continue reading
Severe ME Difrifol Cymru – awareness raising in the Senedd
Ask your MS to support a debate in the Senedd Welsh Senedd Debate on Severe and Very Severe ME Adam Price, Member of the Welsh Senedd (MS), has sponsored a motion for debate in the Senedd about provision for … Continue reading
Climbing the big hill: chronic illness through a child’s eyes
Will we climb the big hill today? A new book by Mair Squire and Cara Smart is designed to help children understand more about the adults in their lives who are living with chronic illness. It was originally inspired … Continue reading
Essential ‘behind the scenes’ volunteers needed!
Share old skills or learn new ones Why volunteer ‘behind the scenes’? Much of the work of WAMES involves ‘speaking out’, advocating and supplying information about ME. That is not possible without people working in support roles like secretary, … Continue reading
Could flexible volunteering suit you?
Short-term opportunities in WAMES Can you spare a few hours or a few days, in ways and at times that are suitable for you? From time to time WAMES needs short-term help or expertise for one-off or occasional … Continue reading
WAMES – a voice for ME in Wales – 2025 AGM
A time for reflection – 2025 AGM Every year we are required to hold an AGM and it always casts a bit of a shadow. It causes so much extra admin as we gather information for reports. But every … Continue reading