Author Archive

Fiona’s Story

By • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Member Stories

I developed ME in 1993 after a bout of Chinese Flu – I had never had flu before nor had I ever had a problem with my health and was rarely off sick from work. This was like being hit by a truck – followed by several steam rollers – with spikes on…



Diagnosis and referral

By • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Diagnosis


Top 10 Self Help Books on M.E.

By • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Living with M.E

As chosen by support groups associated with 50 new multidisciplinary teams in England.



Other disability contacts

By • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Useful Links

Organisations and links offering support and advice for disabled people.



Benefits – Local Help & Advice

By • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Useful Links

Advice on benefit applications in Edinburgh and the Lothians – updated July 2011.



Support for parents, young people and carers

By • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Useful Links

Support for young people with ME, parents and carers – updated March 2012.



National Organisations

By • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Useful Links

National Organisations for ME and related conditions – updated July 2011.



Welfare Benefits help – an introduction

By • May 20th, 2008 • Category: Living with M.E

Before you attempt to complete any forms for a benefits application it is strongly recommended that you seek help and advice from a trained benefits adviser who has experience of dealing with clients who have ME…