Newly diagnosed

If you have just been diagnosed, you may be relieved that finally you know what is causing your symptoms – or you may feel bewildered, angry, disbelieving or confused.

Action for M.E. is here to help. We offer information and support to help you cope and manage the illness effectively.

Click below to:

• get informed about M.E. and how the symptoms might affect you
• search our services directory to find your nearest NHS M.E. clinic and local M.E. support group
• find out if you are entitled to welfare benefits
• learn about getting help at home and aids for independent living
• learn how your employer can support you to stay in work if you are well enough
• see how you can manage M.E. around your continuing education
• find ways to access emotional support
• read advice from other people with M.E.
• contact us to request copies of our booklets or factsheets (or download them yourself from our from our publications section)
• join Action for M.E. to recieve up-to-date information and support in our membership magazine, InterAction.