13 April 2011
A summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated.
Fears for future of Queen’s M.E./CFS clinic
Lindsey Gurrey, who has M.E., is very worried about the future of the M.E./CFS clinic at Queen's Hospital, Romford. The 48-year-old says she fears she may relapse without the specialist care offered by the service, which faces closure following the retirement of lead consultant Professor Findley.
Ilford Recorder, online
http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/news/barkingside_sufferer_says_fatigue_syndrome_lifeline_closure_will_be_disastrous_1_862191
12/04/11
Battle with Lyme disease
Survival guru and TV star Ray Mears says a tick bite led to a 14-year battle with Lyme disease. His symptoms included excruciating back pain and declining health that almost forced him to give up work.
Independent, online
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/lyme-disease-nearly-made-me-come-indoors-says-ray-mears-2266460.html
12/04/11
Bexhill on Sea meeting
People with M.E. are invited to a monthly support group meeting at Alfredo and Sue Silva’s Café, Western Road, Bexhill on Thursday 14 April, 3-4pm. For more information, call Carole on 01424 8992460.
Bexhill on Sea Observer, p 3
08/04/11
What makes people happy?
Life coach Sarah Marshall, who specialises in working with people with M.E./CFS, contributes to a discussion on happiness.
BBC Radio Tees, Drivetime, 5.21pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/programmes/schedules/2011/04/12
12/04/11
Raising money
Emma West, who has M.E., is raising money for the Lymphoma Association in memory of her late uncle Peter Dear. Emma will take part in a sponsored skydive.
Daventry Express, p 3
07/04/11
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