Written questions

ME/CFS: Malnutrition

Lords · Question HL11927 · 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 steps they are taking to ensure that hospital and community services effectively prevent and manage malnutrition among people with severe and very severe myalgic encephalomyelitis in England.

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...