The DecodeME team is delighted to announce that the initial analysis of 15,579 DNA samples is complete, and we have important news to share. Main findings from our analysis Your genes contribute to your chances of developing ME/CFS. Results Summary Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a common, Read more
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 Read more
Following analysis of over 15,000 volunteers’ data, DecodeME have published their initial results into their research findings. Read their latest blog article below. Initial DecodeME DNA Results 06 August 2025 The DecodeME team is delighted to announce that the initial analysis of 15,579 DNA samples is complete, and we have important news Read more
Are you a member of the Co-op, or would like to be? Each year, the Co-op helps to fund worthy causes around the country who provide their local communities with support and resources. This year, there is a chance to help raise funds that will support the Shropshire ME Group. Read more
Local Shropshire law firm, Lanyon Bowdler, who have been providing legal services across Shropshire and Herefordshire since 1988, have chosen Shropshire ME Group as one of its charities to support this year. As a small charity, such support is incredibly valuable and helps ensure we can continue to offer services Read more
Every penny we receive helps to provide much needed peer led support groups and other resources used by our members and visitors. You can help increase the donations we receive by shopping at Amazon Smile. By using the Smile website when you shop with Amazon, they will make a donation Read more
After a long review process involving clinical specialists, round table discussions including views from patients with ME/CFS and additional input from Dr Charles Shepherd of the ME Association, NICE finally released a full review of the management and treatment of the condition. For many years people suffering the chronic illness Read more
Current UK Government policy does not make way for priority vaccination for people with ME/CFS, but we know that contracting the virus could have serious impacts for sufferers. There is open debate about possible side effects of the vaccination for people with ME/CFS. This is also true of the flu Read more
For many years, people living with ME/CFS and members of the medical community have been expressing this concerns about existing guidance for the treatment of ME/CFS, in particular, the use of Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) as the main treatments. Charities and support organisations have been Read more
People with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have been concerned since the start of the coronavirus pandemic that a subset of COVID-19 patients will go on to develop ME/CFS. Unfortunately, we are already hearing from many COVID-19 survivors around the world that they are continuing to experience debilitating symptoms for many months, Read more