24 February 2011
A summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated.
NHS block referrals to save cash
A survey of 380 family doctors, by Pulse magazine, has found that 10% had curbed access to M.E./CFS services.
Daily Express, p 34
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/230868/NHS-hospital-managers-snub-1-in-8-patients-in-bid-to-save-cash-
24/02/11
As above:
Daily Telegraph, p 4
http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/534871/s/12eb0e80/l/0L0Stelegraph0O0Cwirecopy0C83435740CNHS0Emanagers0Eblocking0EGP0Ereferrals0Bhtml/story01.htm
24/02/11
Daily Telegraph, Scotland, p 4
24/02/11
The Guardian, p 8
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/feb/24/nhs-managers-block-operations-save-money
24/02/11
Scotsman.com
24/02/11
Dailymail.co.uk
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1359919/NHS-managers-blocking-hospital-referrals-save-money-say-GPs.html?ITO=1490
23/02/11
Yorkshire Post, p 2
24/02/11
PA News Wire
23/02/11
Yahoo! UK & Ireland (web)
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20110223/thl-nhs-hospital-appointments-blocked-d831572.html
23/02/11
Spinal fluid research
US researchers have found over 700 proteins, or indicators of disease, unique to CFS patients.
CBS Evening News
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/23/eveningnews/main20035610.shtml?tag=cbsnewsTwoColUpperPromoArea
23/02/11
WCA is a mess
Two articles by Amelia Gentleman criticizing the Work Capability Assessment.
The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/22/new-disability-test-is-a-complete-mess
22/02/11
and
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/23/government-reform-disability-benefits
23/02/11
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