<-- Back to proposed bills
ME/CFS final delivery plan
22 July 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement is about the publication of a final delivery plan aimed at improving the lives of people with ME/CFS through research, education, and better care.
Action Requested
The government has published a plan to enhance understanding, awareness, and support for individuals with ME/CFS. It includes launching new research funding opportunities and committing to improved health services and employment support for those affected by the condition.
Key Facts
- The final delivery plan aims to improve experiences of people living with ME/CFS.
- Up to 390,000 people in the UK are estimated to be living with ME/CFS.
- A new funding opportunity will be launched for repurposed pharmaceutical inventions related to post-acute infection syndromes and ME/CFS through NIHR Application Development Award.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy