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ME/CFS: Research

Commons · Question 94618 · Tabled 25 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 1 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the current strategic approach to ME/CFS research; and whether his Department plans to develop a coordinated national research strategy for the condition.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 1 Dec 2025

We have outlined our strategy to support myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), research in the ME/CFS Final Delivery Plan published in July. These steps include a research showcase event, a new funding opportunity for...