Wednesday 29 September 2010
A summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated.
Expert patient programme
NHS Nottinghamshire County are running an expert patient programme in West Bridgford to help people cope with M.E., including advice on managing pain, relaxation and healthy eating. Kath Radford, who has M.E., says doing the course changed her life. For more information call 0800 028 3693.
www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/news/Group-help-patients-cope-long-term-illness/article-2691943-detail/article.html
28/09/10
Nurses’ role
New research published by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Belgium has found clear physiological components of CFS. Researcher Jo Nijs says that nurses are placed to provide the best care for people with CFS as long as they can apply science to practice.
Nursing Standard, p 22-23
29/09/10
Support in Swindon
Swindon Foggy’s, a local support group for people with CFS and fibromyalgia, meets at Liden Community Centre in Swindon on Tuesday 5 October. For more information call 0844 887 2377.
Swindon Advertiser, p 10
28/09/10
Local support
Bury and Bolton M.E./CFS Support Group received a grassroots grant to help celebrate its 20th anniversary. For more information about the group, contact 01204 793846.
Bolton Independent, p 14
01/09/10
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