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We're here people with ME

We're here for anyone living with or supporting someone with ME of any age, anywhere in the UK. Our Free Support Services for children, young people and adults, and our holistic Healthcare Services, are here to support you.

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There are so many ways you can fundraise to support our work and help us support people affected by ME.

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Leave a gift in your Will and help us secure positive change for the future, for people of all ages with ME.

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We couldn't achieve all we do without our amazing volunteers, working alongside our dedicated team.

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Campaigning for change

Driving positive change for people with ME

As well as meeting needs today, we're committed to taking action and driving positive change for the future. We work collaboratively with other individuals, groups, and organisations, including the UK Government, keeping the experiences and stories of people with ME at the heart of everything we do.

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Latest News

Fundraising Events
Great North Run - September 2025
An epic 13.1-mile course with around 60,000 participants, experience the electric atmosphere of the Great North Run! As part of the Action...
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Fundraising Events
London Marathon - April 2026
The world’s most popular marathon, and the biggest annual one-day fundraising event! The money raised by our London Marathon fundraisers is essential...
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News
Department of Health & Social Care: Update on Delivery Plan on ME/CFS
The statement outlines the departments plans to publish the Delivery Plan on ME/CFS by the end of June. “We have listened to...
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Our new website
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Our research work

Accelerating funding for high quality biomedical research

We fund high quality research and inspire the new generation if ME researchers to identify biomarkers and develop diagnostics and personalised treatments. We ensure the voices and experiences of people with lived experience are a constant in our work, through Patient Public Involvement (PPI).

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About us

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