Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 21 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 November 2006. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 4 December 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what services are provided for people with chronic fatigue syndrome on the NHS in the Province.

Answer: People presenting with chronic fatigue syndrome can expect to receive the full range of assessment, treatment and support services appropriate to their needs from within existing mental health services, community services and other programmes of care. While there are no specifically dedicated services for people presenting solely with chronic fatigue syndrome in the Southern, Northern and Western Health and Social Services Board areas. Eastern Health and Social Services Board employs a senior occupational therapist to work in collaboration with other services, providing clinical care for people experiencing problems.

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