ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Services
February 5, 2025 Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee approved recommendations on ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid services on 05/02/2025. The committee resolved to request information on numbers and treatment options, investigate staff training on NICE guidelines, and consider approaching the Secretary of State for Health and NHS England for further investment.
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Purpose
Request information from the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board on numbers of people with ME/CFS?and Long Covid and the treatment options available across Lancashire.
Investigate what ME/CFS and Long Covid training is given to existing and future staff on the updated NICE guidelines.
Consider how to approach the Secretary of State for Health and NHS England requesting further investment in research and training about ME/CFS and Long Covid.
Related Meeting
Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 10.30 am on February 5, 2025
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Feb 2025 |