M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Encephalopathy) is a chronic, fluctuating illness. It is also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Sometimes it is diagnosed as Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS). The illness affects many parts of the body such as the nervous and immune systems. The most common symptoms are:

It is estimated that there are up to 240,000 people with M.E. in the UK. It can affect men, women and children of all ages and from all social and ethnic groups. It seems to be more common to develop the illness between your early twenties and mid-forties. If you would like to know more about the symptoms or treatments for CFS/ME please check out some of the websites via our helpful links page.

SOUTH WILTSHIRE CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME /M.E. SERVICE

Part of the Bath & Wiltshire CFS/ME Service

The service is run by Katy McCarthy Specialist Occupational Therapist and Graham Jagger GP with Special Interest at Castle Street Surgery, Salisbury. The Programme consists of an initial one-to one assessment interview with Katy and Graham, then 5 small- group modules conducted fortnightly. The sessions are split into 2 half hours with a 15 minute refreshment break. The subject of the modules include:

At the end of the course the patient, Katy and Graham draw up a care plan with a copy going to their GP’s to help in ongoing support. Patients who are housebound receive a customized course at home visits. In order to receive this service you will need to be referred by your own GP.