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People with M.E. still face ignorance, injustice and neglect. With scientists predicting a rise in M.E. following Covid-19 infection we must ensure that people who have had M.E. for years are not left behind and that we drive effective change in research, treatments and care for the future.
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Situation
There is a huge gap in services for people with M.E. with many areas having no provision at all. Many people currently diagnosed have lived years, sometimes decades, without support or treatment, facing serious stigma. Scientists have warned that COVID-19 can lead to neurological problems like M.E. If even a fraction of the projected 2 million people with long Covid (Government REACT Survey 2021) go on to develop M.E. the already critical lack of services could become an emergency.
Solution
Action for M.E. is the only UK charity supporting people with M.E. of all ages while leading ground-breaking research. We must bring more investment and people into field by driving collaborations and fostering leaders in biomedical research. While working to create this more hopeful future, we will continue to support those whose M.E. means lockdown isn't over, growing our services for young people and adults to reduce isolation, and share key information, advocacy and understanding.
