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<p>No specific assessment of the services available to people with myalgic encephalomyelitis
and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) has been made. Clinical commissioning groups
are best placed to plan, assess and commission ME/CFS care services. These processes
are subject to local prioritisation and funding and should take into account best
practice guidance, such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s
(NICE) most recent guidelines. Whilst guidelines are not mandatory, clinicians and
commissioners are expected to take them fully into account in designing services that
meet the needs of their local population and to work towards their implementation
over time.</p><p>We continue to consider options to improve outcomes for people with
ME/CFS and their families, including the potential development of a national strategy.
The Government invests in health research through the National Institute for Health
Research (NIHR) and the Medical Research Council (MRC). The NIHR and MRC welcome high-quality
applications for research into all aspects of ME/CFS. While there are no plans to
provide additional funding at this time, both funders are considering how they can
support the academic community to drive research in this underserved area.</p>
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