In July 2025, the Government published its ME/CFS Final Delivery plan detailing work already carried out and what is planned for the coming years in delivering effective and meaningful support for those who live with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
While there is a long way to go in changing how our healthcare system supporters seafarers of the condition, we welcome the Government’s willingness to listen to those who’s lives are impacted by the chronic symptoms associated with ME.
Our charity Chair, Paula Poole, had this to say about her assessment of the Final Delivery Plan;
“The Department of Health and Social Care have now published a document detailing their findings towards improving the lives of people living with ME through their ME/CFS Final Delivery Plan.
For access to the full paper and also an Easy to Read summary of the key points please click the links below.
Shropshire ME Group welcome the publication of this much needed and long awaited government recognition of the challenges faced by those affected, together with a plan to improve their lives and that of their families.
Whilst the ME Society has been the major lobby group for change at a national level, our work in Shropshire has always focussed on promoting understanding and changing attitudes about the condition within the general public and medical professionals together with providing face to face and telephone support for local people. At times this has felt like an uphill battle and we hope that Government recognition will give us a platform on which to move patient relationships and service standards forward, particularly with local GP practices.
Raising funds for our services is always a continual challenge. I am hopeful that the publication of this document will provide further authentication and validation of the work we do on your behalf and so help to attract public and corporate support, enabling us to reach more people. So that no one need feel alone.
As with every plan ever written, its potential for a positive impact on the lives of ME sufferers will rest heavily on the effectiveness of its implementation and future funding. Nevertheless, it is an important step in the battle to help all affected by this debilitating condition to access better care and fulfil their potential.
The documents offers an opportunity for comment on the plans and we hope you will make your voices heard as we will certainly be doing on behalf of the people of Shropshire.”
You can download a copy of the Easy Read version of the delivery plan by clicking here.
If you would like to read the full paper published by the Government, you can access the webpage by clicking here.
