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North Wales Health Board launches expanded ME/CFS service

Services for ME/CFS in North Wales   Betsi Caldwaladr University Health Board has launched an expanded service for people with ME/CFS: ‘The new Living Well Service provides access to a wide range of health professionals and support, whilst also maintaining … Continue reading

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ME Voices Wales event: Book the date 28 Nov 2025

ME Voices Wales invites you to the ME/CFS Self-management event   Do you have questions or thoughts about ME/CFS self management? Why is it necessary? What is it? Can anyone help? Join us as we share information and ideas about … Continue reading

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Toby, ME & Walter the whale

Toby writes about ‘feeling different’   “Write what you know”, said author Mark Twain. Toby Hall from Powys has done just that with his children’s book, Walter the farting whale. The idea for my book came from a story I … Continue reading

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Senedd ME Debate postponed until 26 Nov 2025

Senedd Debate postponed!   Welsh Senedd Debate was due to take place about Severe and Very Severe ME on 15th October. Adam Price MS was due to lead the Members Debate on ME  in the Welsh Senedd, but on Sunday … Continue reading

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Senedd Debate on Severe ME – Wed 13 Oct 2025

Welsh Senedd Debate on Severe and Very Severe ME   Adam Price, Member of the Welsh Senedd (MS), has been sucessful in getting a debate in the Senedd about provision for Severe and Very Severe ME.  Please ask your MSs … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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