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This money will ensure the development of new centres and local support teams.
In 2002 the government recognised that CFS/M.E. is a chronic illness that affects people of all ages. It was hoped that this recognition would help people get an early basic diagnosis and access to suitable treatment. However, in the UK it remains a 'postcode lottery' when it comes to getting seen by health professionals who have the knowledge and experience of helping people with CFS/M.E.
The new centres will be based in Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham/West Midlands, East Midlands, East Anglia, North London (St Bartholomew's), Surrey (Sutton), Bath/Bristol and Cornwall/Devon.
Another major development will be the 28 new local multi-disciplinary teams across England. A Multi-disciplinary team includes doctors, nurses and physios etc. that will work together. Part of their job will be to:
Chris Clark, the Chief Executive of Action for M.E. said:
'We are delighted that the voice of people with M.E. has been heard - they can now hope for the medical support, knowledge and understanding that the severity of the condition merits. This is a serious illness that requires serious attention by the NHS and this is a very good start.'
