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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 26 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 October 2017. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Friday, 3 November 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.


ME/CFS: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will respond to Early Day Motion 271, entitled NICE guidelines on ME.

Answer

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance set outs best practice for clinicians on the diagnosis, treatment care and support of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis and supports commissioners to to plan services for local populations. The full guidance can be found at the following link:

www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg53

On 20 September 2017, NICE announced its decision to undertake a full update of the guidance. More information on this decision can be found at the following link:

www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg53/resources/surveillance-report-2017-chronic-fatigue-syndromemyalgic-encephalomyelitis-or-encephalopathy-diagnosis-and-management-2007-nice-guideline-cg53-pdf-5964455783941


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
109997
Session
2017-19
Related items
NICE GUIDELINES ON ME
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Early day motions
House of Commons
Subjects
ME/CFS Health services
Link
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