Category Archives: News

Six myths and facts everyone should know about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)    Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as ME/CFS, is a debilitating illness that affects millions of people worldwide. However, persistent myths and misunderstandings hinder its recognition and treatment. For … Continue reading →

ME Voices Wales – book the date!   Join us online! The first online event to explore ways that people affected by ME in can have a louder voice in Wales is scheduled for Tuesday 13 May at 11 am. … Continue reading →

The WAMES helpline is run by volunteers and will be closed over the long Easter weekend.  helpline@wames.org.uk  0290 2051 5061   The helpline will be closed from 5pm Thursday 17 April – 10am Tuesday 22 April 2025. Normal hours are … Continue reading →

Severe & very severe ME in Wales   Rob Messenger’s son, Cerith, has very severe ME. His local Senedd Member has offered to bid for a debate in the Senedd to raise concerns with the Health Minister about the lack … Continue reading →

ME Voices Wales – have your say!   How can people with ME in Wales have a louder voice? Who do we want to listen to us? What changes do we want to see take place? How can we find … Continue reading →

Carmarthenshire ME Support Group   The group invites people with ME, family & carers to join them in Coleshill Social Centre, Llanelli for their bi-monthly meetings. in the Coleshill Social Centre, Coleshill Terrace, Llanelli SA15 3BT.  The entrance is  round the … Continue reading →

ME/CFS – an urgent need for awareness, services, research funding and support (Women’s Health Plan)   The first Women’s Health Plan for Wales was launched in December 2024 and illustrates a 10-year vision to improve healthcare services for women, uncluding … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas… …and a happy, healthy and prosperous new year to one and all, from everyone at WAMES. WAMES volunteers, both people with ME and carers, will be taking some much needed time off over the festive period so we … Continue reading →

Question about ME/CFS in the Senedd   On the 22nd October Adam Price MS tabled a written question to the Health Secretary: What plans does the Welsh Government or NHS Wales have to establish an all-Wales pathway for patients with … Continue reading →

Unpaid Carers need care and support   Sylvia Penny, the Youth & Care Officer & Helpline coordinator for WAMES, is also an unpaid carer for her 2 adult children. One has severe ME and one has autism. She spoke to … Continue reading →