Written question asked by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Monday, 5 September 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 September 2011. It was answered by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 September 2011 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps his Department is taking to support people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Answer: Responsibility for meeting the health needs of those living with long-term neurological conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) rests with local health bodies. They are expected to implement the guidance produced by the National Institute for Heath and Clinical Excellence on CFS/ME, as well as the more general guidance on neurological conditions, the National Service Framework for Long-term Neurological Conditions, produced by the Department.

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