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Discussion of CFS/ME in Welsh National Assembly - 3/1

[Answers to Questions not reached in Plenary]
[Questions to the Secretary for Health and Social Services]


Dealing with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS)
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Lorraine Barrett: Does Jane Hutt intend to produce an all-Wales strategy for dealing with ME in young people? (OAQ4375)

Andrew Davies (on behalf of Jane Hutt): The Assembly recognises that ME is a potentially debilitating and distressing condition affecting many people. The NHS provides a range of services to which patients have access. Treatment may vary between individual cases and is delivered by a number of specialities according to need. Patients can discuss the options available to them with their general practitioner.

There is a continuing debate about this medical condition and the Government continues to fund research into it. A Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Psychiatrists joint working party produced a report giving general guidelines on management of the condition, which in the first instance is the responsibility of primary care.

The Department of Health also set up a working group on myalgic encephalomyeltis/chronic fatigue syndrome. The group aims to review management and practice in the field of ME/CFS with the aim of providing best practice guidance for professionals, patients and carers to improve the quality of care and treatment for people with ME/CFS. The working group is also examining issues affecting children and young people. Officials are in close communication with the Department of Health on this.

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