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Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Monday, 12 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 December 2005. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 January 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on services for sufferers of myalgic encephalomyelitis in Lancashire.
Answer

The Chorley and South Ribble primary care trust is the lead commissioning organisation for a new chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) service for Lancashire and South Cumbria. This has been recently launched and is expected to be fully operational by January 2006.A specialist multi-disciplinary team, comprising consultant, physiotherapist, nurse and technical instructor, is providing a service for people with CFS or myalgic encephalomyelitis across the geographical area of Lancashire and South Cumbria.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37798; 441 c592W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
ME/CFS Health services Lancashire
Link
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