Question reference: S6W-23717
- Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 8 December 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 December 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address the gaps in service provision for people with ME, as identified in the report, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Services in Scotland: Findings from an analysis of surveys issued to NHS Boards in Autumn 2022, published in May 2023.
Answer
Our published analysis of health board data on ME/CFS care has established a clearer picture of the variation in service provision around Scotland.
We are considering these findings in identifying areas where there is the potential to further explore or support aspects of service development, and the resource required to do this.
In doing so, we are seeking to ensure that learning from the introduction of models of care for Long COVID is used to benefit the management of other long-term and complex conditions, including ME/CFS, where appropriate.