11 May 2012
A summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated.
NHS report is a ‘disgraceful indictment’
Action for M.E. Chief Executive Sir Peter Spencer says the lack of support shown in the charity’s report Ignorance, injustice and neglect based on the results of research into commissioning of specialist services for M.E. patients across the UK is a ‘disgraceful indictment.’
Coventry Telegraph, p 5
09/05/12
As above
Warwickshire Telegraph, p 5
09/05/12
As above
Weston Mercury, p 32 and online
10/05/12
Dressing gown fundraiser
We’re asking schools, universities, shops and offices to hold a Dressing Gown Day to help us raise awareness – and funds – for M.E., writes Action for M.E. Chief Executive, Sir Peter Spencer in a letter to the Editor.
Peterborough Evening Telegraph, p 12
10/05/12
As above
The Journal, Newcastle, p 22
11/05/12
As above
Arbroath Herald, p 14
11/05/12
Social side-effects
Teenage M.E. patient Jessica Thompson, 15, tells of the social side-effects of having the illness saying: “People were saying I was just lazy, or that I was off school because I was pregnant. It made me realise who my real friends are and those I just don’t need.”
Shields Gazette, p 4
10/05/12
Independence lost
Special needs teacher Nic Corr, 37, of Jarrow, Northumbria, tells how becoming ill with M.E. three years ago has meant that she has had to give up her independent life and move back in with her mother.
Shields Gazette, p 4 and online
10/05/12
As above
jarrowandhebburngazette.com, online
10/05/12
First novel
Writer Lucy Jones, 25, who has M.E., launched her debut novel The Nightmare Factory at Waterstone’s bookshop in Exeter, Devon, last week.
Exmouth Journal, p 5
10/05/12
‘Perrin worked for me’
Student Laura Dodge, 19, says being treated using the Perrin technique during the past three years has helped her leave her wheelchair behind and start a beauty therapy course at Bedford College.
Bedford Times and Citizen, p 2 and 3
10/05/12
Loving daughter
Katie Webb, 16-year-old-daughter of M.E. patient Emma, tells how the condition affects the whole family saying: “It’s difficult because you never know what mum’s going to be like from day to day. I hate to see her struggling.”
sidmouthherald.co.uk, online
10/05/12
As above
devon24.co.uk, online
10/05/12
As above
midweekherald.co.uk, online
10/05/12
As above
exmouthjournal.co.uk, online
10/05/12
Monthly meeting
Buxton Fibromyalgia support group meets on the second Thursday of the month at St peter’s Church, Fairfield, from 7 to 9pm email or call 0844 8872423 for more information.
Buxton Advertiser, p 20
10/05/12
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