Action for ME

Action for ME is charitable organisation and self-help group[1] based in the United Kingdom and dedicated to helping people with M.E., more commonly known in the medical profession as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The "ME" in "Action for ME" refers to two of the alternative names for chronic fatigue syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis or myalgic encephalopathy, that are preferred by patient groups in the United Kingdom. The organisation also believes that individuals with M.E./CFS may be diagnosed with post-viral fatigue syndrome.[2]

Action for ME
Legal statusCharitable organisation
Region served
United Kingdom
Websitewww.actionforme.org.uk

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.

References
  1. Everett, Tina; Donaghy, Marie; Feaver, Sally (2003). Interventions for Mental Health. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 252. ISBN 978-0-7506-4965-0. Retrieved 13 September 2008.
  2. "What is M.E.?". Action for ME. 1 November 2003. Retrieved 9 December 2008.


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