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We plan to share key updates about ME/CFS, Long COVID, and our organisation here. If you remember seeing a notice about new guidance or initiative in our newsletter or social media and want to revisit the details, it will be worth checking the updates listed below.

22 Dec 2020

New guidance for ME/CFS from CDHB for allied health professionals

The Allied Healthways website provides allied health professionals with guidance for a range of health conditions and concerns. The website now includes up to date information about ME/CFS.

10 Sept 2020

New public guidance from CDHB on ME/CFS

Announcing updated information about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on the Healthinfo site for people living in Canterbury.

This provides clear, reputable guidance from the CDHB about ME/CFS that will raise understanding and awareness.

11 May 2020

‘Years in Lockdown’ video for International ME Awareness Day, 12th May 2020

Many people living with ME/CFS live in permanent lockdown.

When you move out of lockdown - and get back into a fulfilling life with a variety of choices and activities - we ask you to remember those that will stay in lockdown because they have ME/CFS.

6 Dec 2019

New Guidance on ME/CFS for Canterbury GPs

Canterbury District Health Board's diagnostic and management information for ME/CFS has now been updated with input from MECFS Canterbury. This provides GPs in the region with evidence-based guidance and best practice.

6 Dec 2019

Christchurch chronic fatigue sufferer told it was all in her head

Gillian Watson, an MECFS Canterbury member, recently sat down with Oliver Lewis from stuff.co.nz and detailed her experiences with the ME/CFS. Being told to keep pushing was detrimental.