Forward-ME



Forward-ME is a grouping of British ME/CFS charities. It was founded and led by Margaret Countess of Mar. In 2021 the Countess of Mar stood down and Andrew Morris became Chair.

Members and Associates

 * Andrew Morris (Chairman)

The members have all participated in the meetings convened by Forward-ME. Some are no longer members.
 * Countess of Mar (Chairman until 2021)
 * Carol Monaghan (MP) Vice Chairman
 * Dr Nigel Speight
 * Dr William Weir
 * Dr Nina Muirhead
 * ME Association
 * ME Research UK
 * Action for ME
 * Physios for ME
 * Invest in ME Research *former member
 * The Young ME Sufferers Trust (Tymes Trust)
 * 25 Percent ME Group
 * reMEmberCFS
 * Blue Ribbon Awareness for ME (BRAME)
 * Neurological Alliance *not a member now
 * ME Trust
 * #MEAction
 * Doctors with ME

Aims
Forward-ME consists of charities and voluntary organisations invited by the Countess of Mar to meet several times a year. The aim of Forward-ME is to promote effective joint working by ME and CFS organisations to maximise impact on behalf of all people with ME and CFS in the UK. Forward-ME exists to improve recognition, understanding, research, management, support and information for everyone whose life is affected by ME and CFS.

Minutes
The full list of minutes can be found here.
 * 2014, Minutes of the Meeting held in the Television Interview Room House of Lords

Notable people

 * The Countess of Mar is the founder and chairman of Forward-ME.

History
Forward-ME was first convened by the Countess of Mar in October 2008. Meetings have taken place several times yearly since.

Online presence

 * Website