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Joint ME and Long Covid APPG meeting agenda - May 2025

24 April 2025

The first joint meeting between the APPG on ME and the APPG on Long Covid is taking place on Wednesday 14 May, from 5pm - 7pm.

The agenda will include:

  • Similarities and differences between ME and Long Covid – Prof David Strain, Health Research Advisor, Gov
  • Where are we now – ME/CFS research findings – Prof Chris Ponting, Edinburgh University
  • Where are we now – LC research & React results – Prof Danny Altmann, Imperial College
  • Dr Binita Kane, Manchester University Foundation Trust
  • Ensuring effective working between both APPGs
  • Next steps – Jo Platt
  • Welfare reforms: Impact on People with ME

Detailed minutes will be shared following the meeting.

Can my local MP attend the APPG meeting?

Yes! You can invite your local MP to attend using our template letter, available on the APPG on ME's website.

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