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Family's ME Battle Fuels Call for Better Care
21 Nov
Summary
- A husband's head injury led to ME diagnosis.
- Wife and two children also diagnosed with ME.
- MP calls for improved NHS care and research.
Nearly ten years ago, a severe head injury sustained in a car crash led to Jon Heath being diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome. His wife, Julie Heath, shared that he has never fully recovered from the incident.
The family's challenges escalated as both of their children were also diagnosed with ME in the subsequent years. All three family members now depend on powered wheelchairs for mobility. Mrs. Heath described their journey as one filled with numerous obstacles.
This week, their local MP championed the cause in Parliament, demanding improved National Health Service (NHS) provisions for ME patients and urging for more extensive research into the complex condition. A spokesperson from the Department of Health and Social Care affirmed the government's dedication to enhancing care and support for individuals living with ME.
