Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Freud (Conservative) on Monday, 21 November 2011.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in view of the fact that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is categorised by the World Health Organisation’s mandatory International Categorisation of Diseases as a neurological disease, why Department for Work and Pensions guidelines define CFS/ME as ““an illness that is characterised by physical and mental fatigue and fatigability””.
- Answer
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DWP guidance does state that ““The term chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is used to describe an illness that is characterised by physical and mental fatigue and fatigability””; however, this is referring to the symptoms associated with the condition and is not a reference to its aetiology or classification.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 13264; 732 c181-2WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- ME/CFS Social security benefits
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