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250,000 children, young people and adults struggle to get the support they need in a world that does not yet understand how to cure, treat or often even recognise M.E. We are here, often when no-one else is, offering one-to-one support and information, showing the world that people with M.E. matter.

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Categories

  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Information/Advice Information/​Advice
  • Medical Research Medical Research
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • People With Disabilities People With Disabilities
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)

    Situation

    “It’s difficult for me to go outside, to see my friends. M.E. holds me back, I was such an energetic person before.” Alex was nine years old when she was diagnosed with the chronic, neurological illness Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) after getting a stomach bug. For children with M.E. like Alex, coping with debilitating symptoms, from extreme unremitting exhaustion to intense pain, is only half the battle. Lack of information and awareness means people with M.E. are not getting access to treatment, education, work or social care.

    Solution

    “We were put in touch with Action for M.E. through Alex’s Deputy Head Teacher. They have been there for Alex and for us as a family; I’ve always felt that I could pick up the phone.” Tracy, Alex’s mum We provide a lifeline, connecting people with M.E. to the support they need when they need it most. We share vital, accessible information; work closely professionals to improve the support they offer people with M.E. and invest time and money in driving collaborative, cutting-edge research.

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    Categories

  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Information/Advice Information/​Advice
  • Medical Research Medical Research
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • People With Disabilities People With Disabilities
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)