Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Health Services

Tabled: 17 July 2024
Answered: 24 July 2024
Named Day

Question

Dr Rupa Huq

LabourEaling Central and Acton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to improve support for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Answer

Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning specialist myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), services that meet the needs of their population, subject to local prioritisation and funding. The proce...

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