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Written question asked by Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 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, what assessment he has made of the potential impacts of a) the abolition of NHS England and b) changes to ICBs on the final delivery plan for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

Answer

Officials in the Department and NHS England, together with stakeholders, are currently considering interim measures to support patients with very severe myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

Officials have considered the impact of the abolition of NHS England and the changes to integrated care boards (ICBs) on the actions within the final delivery plan on ME/CFS from July 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124953
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
ME/CFS Health services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk