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Empowering ME Patients: Advocacy for Improved Lives

Join the Action for M.E. Dorset Support Group AGM led by Tori Jones & Sam Bromiley to advocate for better support for M.E. patients. We aim to inform, support, and drive change in policy and research. Together, we strive to combat isolation and increase awareness. Be a part of empowering the M.E. community!

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Empowering ME Patients: Advocacy for Improved Lives

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  1. Improving lives, inspiring change Action for M.E. Dorset Support Group AGM Tori Jones, Advocacy Co-ordinator Sam Bromiley, Policy and Engagement Officer @actionforme www.actionforme.org.uk

  2. Advocacy from Action for M.E. Tori Jones, Advocacy Co-ordinator @actionforme www.actionforme.org.uk

  3. We support people with M.E. to make informed decisions and feel less isolated

  4. We increase knowledge among professionals, policy-makers and the public

  5. We drive new collaborations to increase interest and investment in M.E. research

  6. Improving lives, inspiring change Action for M.E. Dorset Support Group AGM Tori Jones, Advocacy Co-ordinator Sam Bromiley, Policy and Engagement Officer @actionforme www.actionforme.org.uk

  7. A campaign for change Sam Bromiley, Policy and Engagement Officer @actionforme www.actionforme.org.uk

  8. Who do we work with?

  9. National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)

  10. Department for Work and Pensions

  11. Department for Education

  12. 81% said the awareness of school staff of medical needs was a big challenge they face 31% said their school had voiced concerns about the validity of their condition 54% Said they want to complain to the school but have not because they are worried about a negative reaction from the school

  13. Department of Health and Social Care

  14. Department of Health and Social Care

  15. What we do because of opportunity

  16. What we want to do in the future

  17. What we want to do in the future part 2

  18. How do we choose what to do?

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