Do I need a formal diagnosis of ME/CFS?
Do you have a diagnosis of ME or CFS from the NHS? For decades many people with suspected ME have not been able to find an NHS professional to…
#WomensHealthWales Report highlights gender related health inequalities for ME
Women’s Health Wales Quality Statement calls for improved care for women with ME On Saturday 28th May, International Day of Action for Women’s Health, a report has been published…
Welsh Government responds & asks if NICE is being implemented
Welsh Government replies to WAMES WAMES wrote to the Health Minister on 8 February asking why an announcement had been made about services for recent patients with long COVID,…
Health Minister delegates reply re ME/CFS
Welsh Government replies re ME/CFS and long COVID WAMES wrote to the Health Minister, Eluned Morgan MS, on 7th June about ME and long COVID. She is the first…
The Health Minister, Covid-19, ME, rehabilitation & NICE
The Health Minister comments on Covid-19, ME, rehabilitation & NICE The Health Minister Vaughan Gething has replied to the letter WAMES sent to him on International ME Awareness Day…
ME, Covid-19 & self-isolating
What do people with ME need to know about Covid-19 and self-isolating? updated 10 April 2020 The Health Minister for Wales has confirmed that people over 70 and people…
GPs in Wales will soon classify ME & CFS as neurological
SNOMED now classifies ME and CFS as neurological NHS Wales uses the SNOMED CT electronic terminology system for recording and sharing symptoms, diagnoses, clinical findings, procedures etc. in primary and secondary…
#TimeForUnrestWales – the Cabinet Secretary for Health’s plans for ME & CFS
#TimeForUnrestWales the Cabinet Secretary for Health’s plans for ME & CFS In early May WAMES wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Vaughan Gething, expressing concern for the slow progress…
#TimeForUnrestWales – the struggle to get an accurate diagnosis
#TimeForUnrestWales a campaign for recognition of ME and health equality There is a Health and Social Care crisis for people with ME in Wales, starting with the struggle patients have…
NHS retrospective healthcare funding claims – register your intent to claim
NHS Retrospective Healthcare Funding Claims People who believe their care should have been funded by the NHS are being encouraged by the Welsh Government to register their intent to make…
