MHK to question M.E & Chronic fatigue support

Will there be more support for those suffering with M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and Chronic fatigue syndrome?

The topic will be raised by Douglas South MHK Claire Christian in Tynwald tomorrow.

She'll ask the Health Minister if an interim syndrome service for both of the conditions has been created.

She also wants to know how his department will measure said success of the service, and what targets have been laid out. 

In May this year crowds of demonstrators gathered outside Tynwald demanding more support for the conditions.

Campaigners urged for greater awareness and treatment for the condition, which is believed to directly affect around 300 individuals on the Isle of Man.

M.E is a severe, complex, acquired physical illness with numerous symptoms - some people are only mildly affected but for a large number lives are changed drastically and can result in someone being housebound or confined to bed for months or years.