ME Association

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The ME Association is a British patient charity formed in 1976. Its patrons have included His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, Countess of Mar, Professor Peter Behan and the Right Honourable John Bercow PC MP (Speaker of The House of Commons).[1] As of 2020, its medical advisor is Doctor Charles Shepherd, who is also living with ME. The ME Association conducts community surveys, compiles factsheets, and publishes news about ME/CFS.

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Ramsay Research Fund[edit | edit source]

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  • Ramsay Research Fund

The ME Association funds and operates the Ramsay Research Fund which funds biomedical research into the disease.[2] (not to be confused with SMCI's Ramsay Grant Program)

Purple Booklet[edit | edit source]

The ME Association publishes its purple booklet which is a guide to clinical management of the disease for patients and doctors.[3]

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Notable people[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Patrons, Trustees, Advisers". ME Association. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  2. "The ME Association Ramsay Research Fund (RRF) Factsheet" (PDF). ME Association. November 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2020. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. "Our 'Purple Booklet' | clear clinical guidance and the latest research – all wrapped up in 52 pages". ME Association. July 1, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2020.