ME Association

@meassociation.org.uk

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A UK registered charity for people with #MECFS and Long Covid (and Post Covid ME/CFS). We inform, educate, raise awareness, fund medical research and campaign for positive change. RPs do not necessarily mean endorsement. https://linktr.ee/meassociation

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An image of Harvey on his bike, on his way to completing the fundraising challenge. Wording: Thank you, Harvey, for raising an amazing £2,470 for the MEA! The ME Association Logo (on the left-hand side)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An image of a lady working in a research laboratory with a circular image of a microscope. Title: The ME Association’s Ramsay Research Fund. The MEA and RRF logo (bottom right)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of Dr Charles Shepherd, Hon. Medical Adviser to the MEA. Wording reads: What is non-restorative/unrefreshing sleep? MEA logo. Medical Matters logo.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: two photos: one of an older gentleman holding a young child, and another of an older lady taking a selfie with family members. Wording reads: Write your will for free today. Online, over the phone, or in-person (at home or another location). MEA logo and Octopus Legacy logo.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of a pair of hands holding someone else's, comforting them. Wording reads: ME Connect, We're here for you. MEA logo.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Screenshot of the MEA's virtual sunflower garden on VisuFund. MEA logo.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Graphic of a person pointing to a survey on a computer screen, Heading: "ME Association Information Survey. Take Part! The survey will be open until July 31st 2026"
Photo of Dr Charles Shepherd, with the following text below: "What are T-cells and is there evidence of a link to ME/CFS? Please click the link to read the answer in the Medical Matters database"
Photo of a person using a wheelchair. Disability Rights UK Logo. Heading: "Disability Rights UK PIP Survey closing 25th July - take part!"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of a woman looking at her phone, with the heading "ME Connect, we're here for you". The following tag lines are along the bottom: "Here to listen, safe environment, vital support."
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of the Blue Badge booklet. Wording: "How do I apply for a Blue Badge? Updated booklet and template letter" MEA Logo
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of the 'Four Seasons' MEA cookbook on a kitchen counter next to some utensils and chopping boards. Wording reads: Cookbook written for people with ME/CFS. MEA logo.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: "Learn about ME. Hear health professionals and patients share their insights and experience of ME/CFS and Long Covid." Action for ME, ME Association and ME Action Scotland logos. "Action for ME is funded by the Scottish Government to deliver the Learn about ME project with #MEAction Scotland, ME Association and Nr Nina Muirhead"
"Learn about ME CPD Module. Our updated FREE CPD-accredited module is designed for GPs and healthcare professionals to improve their understanding of ME/CFS. Access the module and further resources here": QR Code bottom right. Logos: ME Action Scotland, ME Association and Action for ME
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of a carers sat chatting on the sofa. Graphic of a megaphone with the words 'Have your say!' Heading: "If you are an unpaid carer, please share your experience to help inform the future of Carers Allowance"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of Isabel and her friends at the top of a snowy mountain, celebrating in their ME Association purple t-shirts. Heading: "A huge thank you to Isabel and her friends for climbing Mount Aneto and raising £1,250!"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of the cover of the MEA's booklet: How to Cope with a Heatwave. Also a photo of a hot sun and a rising temperature on a thermometer. Wording reads: New booklet: How to Cope with a Heatwave. Download now.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Coloured pencils at the bottom and rainbow coloured drips of paint at the top. Wording reads: Send us your art/poems/stories for Severe ME Week 2026. MEA logo.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An image of an empty NHS clinic. Title: Coventry Live: Patients 'abandoned' as Nuneaton hospital service cut 'with no warning' The ME Association Logo (bottom right)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Graphic of a person talking into a megaphone. Wording - "Media Request: Please can you share your experiences?"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Two images; one of the Houses of Parliament and a stock image of a child ill on the sofa being comforted by her mum. Title: Dorset Echo: Weymouth woman tells MPs what it’s like growing up with Long Covid. The ME Association Logo (bottom right)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of the Houses of Parliament. Wording: Parliamentary Question about Specialist Service for people with Severe ME
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Graphic of a woman sweating in the sun. Heading: "Coping with heatwaves when you have ME/CFS"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A stock image of a young lady in hospital to represent PoTS. Title: OK Magazine: Woman, 26, has to carry salt everywhere she goes. The ME Association Logo (top right)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of a person on their phone. Icons for YouTube, BlueSky, LinkedIn, X, Threads, Facebook, and Instagram. MEA logo. Wording reads: Follow Us
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of Dr Charles Shepherd, With the following text below: "What are key indicators of ME/CFS in children and young people, and what does the NICE Guideline recommend in relation to continuing education? Please click the link to read the answer in the Medical Matters database."
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Small photo of a woman working on a laptop and wearing headphones. Wording - "New Volunteer Vacancy: ME Connected Assistant moderator! Application Deadline: July 7th 2026. ME Connected Discord Online Community" Logos: ME Connected, Discord
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of a man sat on his phone on the sofa. Wording: “I can tell you anything, I’m so happy I can call you for support. ME Connect, We're here for you."
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of a smiling woman wearing a purple MEA running shirt, standing with her medal at the end of a fundraising race. Wording: "Fundraise for us. Join #TeamMEA Today! QR code: Bottom left
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of Andrew and Yvette, dressed up at a formal event, holding hands. Wording reads: Yvette's Story. An ME/CFS Case Study. MEA logo.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: The Disability Pride flag, which is a diagonal rainbow with the colours red, yellow, white, blue, and green on a dark grey background. Wording reads: Disability Pride Month, MEA logo.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of Rob and Fliss on their bikes at the beach, smiling at the camera. Heading: "Amazing MEA fundraisers interviewed on BBC Radio Merseyside - listen in!"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An image of the Houses of Parliament with the wording: Parliamentary Questions ME/CFS & LC June 2026. The ME Association Logo (bottom left).
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An image of a person attending an appointment to represent a benefit assessment with a circular image of an audio recording. The ME Association Logo (bottom right)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of the cover of the 'Diagnosing ME/CFS' booklet by the ME Association. Background photo of a Dr's hands holding a clipboard and a patient's hands. Wording reads: Free booklet: Diagnosing ME/CFS. Download now.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A purple painted background with images in front of paintings and drawings of people lying down wearing eye masks and a bed. Wording reads: Send us your Art/Poems/Stories for Severe ME Week 2026.
Image Description: Poster for the Evidence Gathering PIP process by ME Local Network, with the following overlayed in a red box: "Original dates fully booked, new dates added - see text linked to this poster for details"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Small photo of a woman working on a laptop and wearing headphones. Wording - "New Volunteer Vacancy: ME Connected Assistant moderator! Application Deadline: July 7th 2026. ME Connected Discord Online Community" Logos: ME Connected, Discord
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of three researchers from the project. Heading - "Does poor oxygenation and a delay in muscle energy recovery contribute to fatigue and PEM in ME/CFS? Now Recruiting!" Logos: ME Association, Ramsay Research Fund, University of Oxford
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of Dr Charles Shepherd. Speech bubble text below reads: "Is there any information that someone with ME/CFS should know when considering getting the HPV vaccination?" "Please click the link to read the answer in the Medical Matters database."
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of the 4 team members, all men in their twenties, sat around their soapbox which is a fully functional pub, wearing purple MEA t-shirts. Heading - "Thank you Team The Flying Bulls - taking on the Red Bull Soapbox Race for the ME Association!"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photos of happy older couples. Heading - "Write your will for free today. Online, over the phone or in person (at home or another location)" Logos: ME Association
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photos of recent covers of the ME Essential magazine. Wording reads: Become a member of The ME Association and receive copies of our quarterly magazine - the essential read for people with ME/CFS and Long Covid!
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of Harry and Georgia smiling and cheering in their purple MEA tops before the race. Heading - "Ready for a challenge? Take on the Great North Run for the MEA! 13th September 2026"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: The Ramsay Research Fund logo, and photos of biomedical research.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Graphic of a brain. Heading - "Cognitive Fatigue, Brain Fog and Functional Performance Workshop"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Images of the MEA's Information Survey on a laptop screen and a phone screen. Wording reads: Help us improve the information we provide by filling in our survey. MEA logo.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A collage of photos of people smiling and looking at devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, and computers. ME Connected logo in the middle.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of a woman holding a tote bag with a dark blue ME/CFS awareness ribbon badge pinned to it. Also a zoomed-in image of the dark-blue ME/CFS awareness ribbon pin badge. Wording reads: ME/CFS Awareness Ribbon Pin Badge. Only £3.80 with free shipping.
ME Local Groups Network UK Evidence gathering - PIP process Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - Online Workshop to gather evidence. Friday 26th June 11am Wednesday 8th July 16:00 Have your say: • Recieve PIP • Care for someone who receives PIP • Have been put off applying for PIP because of the process Please reach out to me if you have any questions at all melocalnetwork@gmail.com Workshop designed by DWP, facilited by MELN UK
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Graphic of a man sweating in the sun. Heading - "Coping with heatwaves when you have ME/CFS"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Graphic of a survey on a tablet. Heading - "Chronic Illness NHS Access Survey (Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin)"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of people running the Great North Run. Wording - "Ready for a challenge? Take on the World's Biggest Half Marathon for the MEA! 13th September 2026"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An image of stick people with a range of disabilities. Title: Disability Rights UK: PIP Survey - Closing date 25th July. The ME Association Logo (bottom left)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of a hand stick out from under the bed covers in a dark room. Photo of the Houses of Parliament. Heading - "House of Lords to debate treatment and research into Severe ME, tomorrow 18th June - Listen in"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Graphic of a sunflower garden from Visifund with the following quote: “In solidarity with everyone who (like me) lives with ME or related conditions”
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Graphic of someone holding a phone displaying the MEA CAT App. Logos for the MEA, Google Play Store, Apple App store, and Autonom-e. Heading: "Download the MEA Clinical Assessment Toolkit App"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of Dr Charles Shepherd. Wording - "What are the symptoms of low sodium levels and is there any overlap with ME/CFS Symptoms? Please click the link to read the answer in the Medical Matters database"
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo of people running at the Great North Run race day, with the sun shining. Wording - "Great North Run, 13th September 2026. Make every mile count for people with ME/CFS"
#RCPsychIC #HearOur Voices Social Media Campaign Call to action to highlight our voices to the Royal College of Psychiatrists How 1 JOIN the community outreach on 15th June the opening day of the congress 2 POST on social media YOUR voice and story for congress attendees to see 3 AMPILFY your message with the congress tag #RCPsychIC and #HearOurVoices