M.E / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - the Story in Wales
ME/CFS patients in Wales say they're not getting the diagnosis and treatment they need. They have called it a 'humanitarian crisis'. Eye On Wales finds out more.
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Anne Kavanagh (pictured) used to be a head teacher of a special needs school near Bridgend.
Ten years ago she got a chronic disease called ME/CFS. It came out of the blue and took her beloved career away.
There are up to 13,000 people like Anne in Wales - of all ages and all walks of life.
There is no cure for ME/CFS, but early diagnosis and the right management of symptoms can make a big difference to outcome.
Patients in Wales say they're not being diagnosed in a timely fashion, and they're not getting the right treatment and advice.
Jan Russell of WAMES -Β Welsh Association of ME and CFS SupportΒ - has called the situation a 'humanitarian crisis'.
Dr Charles Shepherd of the ME Association said the situation is 'scandalous'.
Eye On Wales reporter Selma Chalabi finds out more.
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- Wed 24 Oct 2018 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
- Sun 28 Oct 2018 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
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