Action for ME explained

Action for ME
Type:Nonprofit
Status:Charitable organisation
Purpose:Supporting people with ME/CFS
Headquarters:Keynsham, England
Region Served:United Kingdom
Language:English

Action for ME is a charitable organisation and self-help group[1] based in the United Kingdom and dedicated to helping people with M.E., which stands for myalgic encephalomyelitis. Within the NHS, the name ME/CFS is often used for the illness.[2]

The organisation was founded by patients in 1987 as The M.E. Action Campaign and changed its name to 'Action for M.E.' in 1993.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Everett, Tina . Interventions for Mental Health . Donaghy, Marie. Feaver, Sally . 2003 . Elsevier Health Sciences . 978-0-7506-4965-0 . 252 . 2008-09-13.
  2. Web site: What does M.E. feel like? . 2024-02-01 . Action for ME.