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Welsh Assembly – ME Questions and Answers (December 2025)

Key Points Noted by the Senedd ME is recognised as a chronic, disabling illness affecting individuals at all severity levels. [WELSH ASSE…ember 2025 | PDF] 25% of people with ME are severely or very severely affected, meaning they are largely or fully bedbound, often requiring full‑time care, palliative management, or tube feeding. [WELSH ASSE…ember 2025…

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Genetic Research and DecodeME Study

Summary: The document outlines the UK Government’s efforts to investigate genetic risk factors associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). Key points include: DecodeME Study: A £3.2 million research initiative funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research and the Medical Research Council. This study aims to analyze…

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ME in Wales: Summer Update 2012

Summary: The report highlights advocacy efforts and community engagement for ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) in Wales during 2012. Key points include: Political Advocacy: Julie Morgan, Assembly Member for North Cardiff, attended a support group meeting in November 2012. She listened to patients’ concerns about the lack of services, understanding, and challenges in accessing benefits. She invited…