Young people and families

Young people's counselling self-referral form

Please read the information on our Young People's Counselling Service before completing this form.

Explaining M.E./CFS for young people

This resource has been written by young people, for young people. Whether shared digitally or in print, it serves as a valuable tool that helps young people to convey the profound realities of living with M.E./CFS to their peers, friends & family, doctors, and schools to help them to understand their experiences.

Education support for pupils with M.E.

Formerly title Support plans for pupils with M.E., this Action for M.E. factsheet for parents of children and young people with M.E. aims to help answer your questions about how your child can be best supported to continue accessing their education, whilst also managing their symptoms and focussing on their health. It includes information on Individual Healthcare Plans; and Education, Health and Care Plans. Updated Friday 16 July 2021.

I have M.E.

It can be difficult for children with M.E. to understand what is happening to their body and why they feel the way that they do. This children's booklet follows the story of 7 year old Chloe who has M.E. Here she shares her experiences with symptoms, resting and day-to-day life with M.E.

My mummy has M.E.

Having M.E. is challenging, especially when you are a parent. If you are struggling to explain your condition to your children, we have created this children's booklet to help. This children's story uses the words of one of our junior members and follows Jack whose mum has M.E.

My sister has M.E.

When your child gets sick it can be difficult for everyone in the family - especially young siblings who don't understand what is happening to their brother or sister. This children's booklet follows the story of Sophie whose big sister has M.E.

Exams for pupils with M.E.

This Action for M.E. factsheet for children and young people with M.E., their parents, teachers, and other professionals supporting them, gives information on exam accessibility, special considerations, Standard Attainment Tests, GCSEs and A-levels.

The role of a family social worker

This Action for M.E. factsheet is for parents of children and young people with M.E., teachers, and other professionals supporting the family. It sets out the role of social workers in relation to families with M.E., and what to do if they raise child protection or safeguarding concerns.

Useful resources