Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Tuesday, 7 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 June 2022. It was answered by Gillian Keegan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

ME/CFS: Health Services

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement of 12 May 2022, HCWS23 on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Announcements, whether representatives of the British Association of Clinicians in ME/CFS will be attending his forthcoming roundtable; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The roundtable on research priorities for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) took place on 9 June. It was attended by members of the academic community, research charities and people with lived experience. The discussion will inform the newly convened UK Clinical Research Collaboration ME/CFS research subgroup. A representative from the British Association of Clinicians in ME/CFS will participate in this subgroup.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13689
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Announcements
Thursday, 12 May 2022
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: ME/CFS Health services
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk