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Providing support & holistic healthcare services to people of all ages affected by #MECFS. Charity number: 1036419 / SC040452

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@actionforme.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 11:00 AM

New research!

We’re working with National Energy Action on new research exploring experiences of home energy use, comfort and affordability among people living with ME or Long Covid.

actionforme.org.uk/keeping-me-warm-take-part-in-new-research/ www.actionforme.org.uk/keeping-me-w...

@actionforme.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

😇 Our Christmas Angels project is back!
This heartwarming project enables people with ME to send Christmas cards to each other via Action for ME.
Register & find out more info here 👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/our-christma...

Graphic from Action for ME promoting their Christmas Angels project. Photo of two ceramic angels on some snow with festive lights behind. Text beneath talks about the project with a quote from a past participant. Action for ME logo in top left.
@actionforme.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 12:00 PM

Register for the 4th PRIME webinar: The Neurology of ME/CFS

🗓️ Weds 28th Oct

🕑 2-5pm GMT

📍 Online via Zoom

Join leading international researchers to explore neurology in ME/CFS & why it’s become an important area of research.

Register & read more 👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/register-for...

Graphic from Action for ME promoting the 4th webinar in the PRIME project webinar series about neurology in ME/CFS. Text in top details the webinar with photo of DNA in the bottom half. Text along bottom details the date of Wednesday 28 October and time of 2-5pm GMT.
@actionforme.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

🎥 The recording of our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 is now available!

Our AGM was on Tues 22 Sept & was led by our CEO, Sonya Chowdhury.

Watch the recording on our YouTube channel 👇

youtu.be/8UmuX1SX9xE

Our Annual Report 2025-2026 is also available 👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/resource/act...

Graphic from Action for ME promoting the recording of their AGM 2026 being available on their YouTube channel. Text details being able to watch it on YouTube and what the AGM covered. Action for ME logo in top left corner. 
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 8:00 AM

Day 2 of the PRIME International Symposium!

Today's programme focuses on current ME research and collaboration with people with lived experience. Sessions include the Research Involvement Hub, Big Survey findings and emerging research.

actionforme.org.uk/prime

#PRIMESymposium #MECFS #MyalgicE

PRIME International Symposium promotional graphic highlighting Day 2, focused on current ME research, patient and public involvement, and impact, taking place 28-29 September 2026.
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

The HERITAGE study is looking to recruit participants who have ME/CFS or long Covid who have not accessed an NHS specialist service within the last 2 years.

Find out more 👇

heritage.leeds.ac.uk/join/

Please note, Action for ME is not involved in this study & sharing is not an endorsement.

Graphic from the HERITAGE study about recruitment participants. Text details the eligibility criteria, information about the study, links and a QR code in the bottom right.
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 8:00 AM

Today marks the start of the PRIME International Symposium, bringing together researchers, industry and people with lived experience to explore ME research and build collaborations.

www.actionforme.org.uk/register-for...

#PRIMESymposium #MECFS #MyalgicE

PRIME International Symposium promotional graphic highlighting Day 1 and the launch of the Genetic Epidemiology of ME/CFS (GEM) International Consortium, taking place 28-29 September 2026.
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 12:55 PM

A powerful piece from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social in The Guardian on the decades of neglect, dismissal and disbelief experienced by people with ME.

Read the full article 👇

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Dark teal Action for ME graphic with orange quotation marks and the Action for ME logo. White text reads: “I’ve spent my working life covering neglected issues. But few are neglected like the devastating chronic condition ME/CFS.” The quote is attributed to George Monbiot, The Guardian.
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

We’ve provided a submission to the government for their Autumn Budget.

We’re urging the HM Treasury to:

1) Fund implementation of a national framework for severe & very severe ME

2) Accelerate ME research & innovation

Read more 👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/action-for-m...

Graphic from Action for ME about their submission to the UK governments Autumn Budget 2026. Photo is of the Houses of Parliament with text beneath. Action for ME logo in top left.
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 1:00 PM

We’ve issued a joint letter with the Overlapping Illness Alliance raising concerns about the Telegraph article ‘How having a disability became cool’ & how it portrays complex health conditions, chronic illness & disability.

Read the full response: www.overlappingillnessalliance.org.uk/resources/

Graphic from Action for ME sharing the news that they have issued a joint response with the Overlapping Illness Alliance in response to an article from the Telegraph titled ‘How having a disability became cool.’ Action for ME and Overlapping Illness Alliance logos across the top.
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

📢 New self‑advocacy resource now available: Impact Statement Template.

Our new resource helps people with ME communicate how ME affects them and what support they need.

Download here 👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/resource/imp...

Graphic promoting an Action for ME self‑advocacy resource titled “Impact Statement Template”. The image highlights how the template helps people with ME explain how the condition affects them and what adjustments would support them. Action for ME logo in top right.
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 11:00 AM

😇 Our Christmas Angels project is back!
This heartwarming project enables people with ME to send Christmas cards to each other via Action for ME.
Register & find out more info here 👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/our-christma...

Graphic from Action for ME promoting their Christmas Angels project. Photo of two ceramic angels on some snow with festive lights behind. Text beneath talks about the project with a quote from a past participant. Action for ME logo in top left.
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 8:00 AM

⏰ Our AGM is next week!

Join us online on Tuesday 22nd Sept from 2pm–3pm to hear about Action for ME's work over the past year and our future priorities.

There's still time to register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#MECFS #pwME #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis

Action for ME logo followed by stamp saying "Final reminder". Text below reads "Annual General Meeting. Last Chance to register. Hear about our organisation's activities and acheivements over the past year and look ahead with us to future priorities. Tuesday 22nd September 2026 2-3pm Online - Zoom.
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

💻 Join our ME Friends Online forum & connect with others who truly understand life with ME.

Enjoy peer support, friendly discussions & topics like TV, wildlife & more.

Our forum is open to adults with ME in the UK.

Sign up & read the Terms of Use 👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/sign-up/

Graphic from Action for ME promoting the ME Friends Online Forum, open to adults in the UK living with ME. Photo in bottom half shows a person typing on a laptop, with a QR code to the forum sign up page in right corner. Text in top half details the forums support. Action for ME logo in top right. 
@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

We’re attending the NHS Scotland Event 2026 and ALLIANCE Connect networking next week to share Learn about ME free resources for healthcare professionals.

More info: www.actionforme.org.uk/learn-about-...

@alliancescot.bsky.social #LearnAboutME #NHSScotlandEvent #MyalgicE

@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 13, 2026, 8:00 AM

Good luck to all our fantastic Action for ME runners taking on the #GreatNorthRun this Sunday! 🏃

Every pound raised helps us support people with ME, campaign for change and bolster research.

Feeling inspired? Join our 2027 team 👇
www.actionforme.org.uk/great-north-...
#Fundraising #MyalgicE

A participant in an Action for ME running vest takes part in a large road race surrounded by other runners. The Action for ME logo appears in the top corner. Overlaid text reads: “Wishing the best of luck to our fundraisers taking part in the Great North Run on Sunday!” A participant wearing an Action for ME running vest takes part in a road race with other runners in the background. Text reads: “Join Team Action for ME to fundraise for us at the 2027 Great North Run. Applications close Friday 26th Feb 2027. Raise funds for Action for ME..."
@tessamunt.bsky.socialSep 3, 2026, 11:20 AMReposted by @actionforme.bsky.social

To continue to put on the pressure, I’ve tabled three new amendments for next week’s Report stage of the Health Bill. Each asks the government to have regard to the needs of persons with long-term, complex or fluctuating conditions - #pwME 👇🏽

Thanks to @actionforme.bsky.social for help with these.

@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 4, 2026, 12:14 PM

Thank you @tessamunt.bsky.social for continuing to champion people with ME and pushing for their needs to be recognised.

@actionforme.bsky.socialSep 1, 2026, 12:00 PM

The ME Local Network are holding their Annual Meeting via Zoom and everyone is welcome!

🗓️ Fri 4 Sept
🕑 12 noon - 1pm

Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The ME Local Network works to strengthen mutual support between local ME groups across the UK. Read more 👇
mehub.uk/meln/

@actionforme.bsky.socialAug 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Our Family Support service is here for parents or carers of children with diagnosed or suspected ME.

We support families to access education & work with professionals, such as their child’s GP.

For more info👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/supporting-y...

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