ACTION FOR ME
Action for ME (AfME)
AfME was founded primarily as a campaigning Charity (No.
1036419).
We are a patients’ organisation with 8,000 members,
largely run by and for people with ME.
We aim to help individuals individually and by influencing
national policy.
We offer up-to-date information via a range of publications
and websites – for patients and professionals and
help people keep in touch with others with the illness.
We also offer advice and support via our telephone helplines
and through support of affiliated groups.
In 1998 the Government’s Chief Medical Officer made
the following announcement:
“I recognise that ME is a real entity. It is distressing
and debilitating. It affects a large number of people
and poses a significant challenge to the medical profession.”
Sir Kenneth Calman
He established a Working Group, due to report in 2001 which
it is hoped will advise his successor on the diagnosis and
treatment of ME. Action for ME is represented on the Group.
Too little is known about ME and AfME is keen both to promote
research and disseminate research findings to lay and professional
audiences.
Funding
AfME receives no government funding and is largely supported
by donations, legacies and subscriptions.
Enquiries, Membership and Administration
P.O. Box 1302
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1YE
Telephone 01749 670799
Website: www.afme.org.uk
Headquarters and Press Enquiries
4 Deans Court
St Paul’s Churchyard
London
EC4V 5AA
Telephone 020 7329 2299
Fax 020 7329 3600
Email Action For ME
