Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 10994
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid
Tabled: 24 October 2024
Answered: 30 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Tessa Munt
Liberal Democrat — Wells and Mendip Hills
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made with the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the potential impact of (a) ME and (b) long covid on economic growth.
Answer
No assessment has been made on the impact of myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and long COVID on economic growth. However, the Government recognises that long-term sickness continues to be the most common reason f...
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