Action for ME is a
charitable organisation and
self-help group based in the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland, continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...
and dedicated to helping people with M.E., more commonly known in the medical profession as
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The "ME" in "Action for ME" refers to two of the
alternative names for chronic fatigue syndrome, ''myalgic encephalomyelitis'' or ''myalgic encephalopathy,'' that are preferred by patient groups in the United Kingdom. The organisation also believes that individuals with M.E./CFS may be diagnosed with
post-viral fatigue syndrome.
The organisation was founded by patients in 1987 as The M.E. Action Campaign and changed its name to 'Action for M.E.' in 1993.
References
External links
Official website
Non-profit organisations based in the United Kingdom
Chronic fatigue syndrome
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