Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 105555

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Research

Tabled: 13 January 2026
Answered: 19 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Laura Kyrke-Smith

LabourAylesbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to put in place a long term funding strategy for research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
As set out in the Government’s final delivery plan for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) that was published in July 2025, the Department has taken action to strengthen research capacity and capability for ME/CFS to...

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