Tag Archives: Jan Russell

Introducing WAMES volunteers: Jan Russell

Posted on 04/16/2021 by wames

Introducing WAMES volunteers: Jan Russell   The first in a series introducing WAMES volunteers: the Chair   Back in 2000 I was one of a small band of support group reps who got together to discuss what we could do to … Continue reading →

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In the news: Missing from their lives, missing from healthcare services

Posted on 05/12/2019 by wames

ME Awareness week – in the BBC news in Wales “All round the world millions of people are missing from their lives. In Wales people are also missing from the healthcare system.  When we go to the surgery we’re not … Continue reading →

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BBC Wales news: ‘Humanitarian crisis’ for ME sufferers in Wales

Posted on 05/11/2019 by wames

BBC Wales News article, 11 May 2019: ‘Humanitarian crisis’ for ME sufferers in Wales   “People thought I’d moved away or joined a nunnery”, said Marian Gray, who admits going “missing from life”. She disappeared because she was one of … Continue reading →

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#TimeForUnrestWales in the Senedd

Posted on 10/26/2018 by wames

#TimeForUnrestWales in the Senedd – Wed 24 Oct 2018 Seven AMs accepted the invitation from Mark Isherwood AM to join people with ME and carers at an event in the Senedd, the home of the Welsh Government. More AMs expressed interest … Continue reading →

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ME in Wales in the media, 24 Oct 2018

Posted on 10/25/2018 by wames

Catch up with the media coverage of the ME and the #TimeForUnrestWales campaign. Wales today at 6.30pm – the item on ME starts at 15:30, and is little changed from the earlier news bulletin. In the broadcast Owen Hughes says … Continue reading →

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ME healthcare in Wales is in the news – ‘scandalous’, ‘a health & social care crisis’!

Posted on 10/24/2018 by wames

ME healthcare in Wales is in the news! As, people with ME prepare to meet AMs at the Senedd today, 24th October 2018, to watch an excerpt of the award winning film Unrest, the BBC is featuring ME on the … Continue reading →

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A Miracle Drug for ME-CFS?, a Welsh Pharmacy Review article

Posted on 05/11/2017 by wames

A Miracle Drug for ME-CFS?, an article in the Welsh Pharmacy Review by Jan Russell, Chair of WAMES. For years, confusion and disagreement have permeated the nature and treatment of ME-CFS. Now, Jan Russell, Chair of WAMES, shares the latest … Continue reading →

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Jan Russell from WAMES speaks at Neuro café Ystradgynlais 18 Nov 2015

Posted on 11/16/2015 by wames

Ystradgynlais Neuro café meets Wednesday 21 Oct 2015 at St Cynogs Church Hall, SA9 1EY  1-4pm for an education / information session. Jan Russell, chair of WAMES, will be speaking about ME at 2.15pm To find out more or for any other information, please contact: headwaysouthpowys@hotmail.com … Continue reading →

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