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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

What is ME and why is the NHS approach to it being criticised?

Woman lying on sofa wearing eye-mask and ear defenders
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, can only be diagnosed by a doctor assessing the symptoms and ruling out other conditions. Photograph: Sergej Preis/Lea Aring

Maeve Boothby O’Neill had myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and died at home in Exeter in October 2021 at the age of 27.

Poor NHS care for ME was highlighted at her inquest. For many with the condition, that did not come as a surprise: patients, families and charities have raised concerns for years. They hope this will mark a turning point in the way patients are treated.

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