Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 94618

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Research

Tabled: 25 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025

Question

Gregory Stafford

ConservativeFarnham and Bordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the current strategic approach to ME/CFS research; and whether his Department plans to develop a coordinated national research strategy for the condition.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
We have outlined our strategy to support myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), research in the ME/CFS Final Delivery Plan published in July. These steps include a research showcase event, a new funding opportunity for...

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