Written questions

ME/CFS: Health Services

Lords · Question HL11926 · Tabled 13 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 25 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the adequacy of NHS care for patients in England with severe and very severe myalgic encephalomyelitis; and what steps they are taking to improve it.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 25 Nov 2025

We published the final delivery plan for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), on 22 July, which focuses on boosting research, improving attitudes and education, and bettering the lives of people with this debilitatin...