Scottish Parliament to debate M.E.

[John Mac]

http://www.meassociation.org.uk/201...ish-parliament-next-tuesday-may-9-5-may-2017/

M.E. debate scheduled to take place in the Scottish Parliament next Tuesday (May 9) | 5 May 2017
Motion S5M-05038: Gail Ross, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 03/04/2017
12 May, International ME Day

That the Parliament acknowledges that 12 May 2017 marks the international awareness day for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), which is commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome; understands that ME is often labelled as a “silent” illness but can bring great mental and physical exhaustion to those living with it; believes that over 20,000 adults and children in Scotland have the condition and that the effects include cognitive impairment, poor short-term memory, muscle and joint pain, gastrointestinal problems and food intolerance; commends the work of the various charities across Scotland and beyond in highlighting the circumstances faced by people with ME, and commends them on the support that they offer.

 

[charles shepherd]

The MEA has been providing background briefing information on ME/CFS research etc to parliamentary colleagues in Scotland in preparation for this debate next week