A summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated:
Case to open today
Kay Gilderdale's case is expected to open today at Lewes Crown Court. Kay is accused of attempted murder after her daughter Lynn, who had been severely ill with M.E., died in December 2008.
The Argus,
18/01/10
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/4856339.Court_to_hear_case_against_mother_accused_of_attempting_to_kill_ME_sufferer_daughter/
Why won't my doctor help?
A mother asks Dr Gareth Smith why her GP won't prescribe her daughter antiviral medication for her CFS. Dr Gareth says the anti-viral drug AZT is being used by some people with CFS in the US but that this drug has serious side-effects and the benefits do not outweigh the risks.
Sunday Mail (Glasgow), p 8
17/01/10
He'd do anything for me
Matt Palfrey and Lauren Keitley, who has M.E., talk about their relationship.
The Times, p 103
16/01/10
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/court_and_social/article6990195.ece
Stage dream comes true
16-year-old Edward Court, who has M.E., has written, composed and is starring in his own stage show 'Wanted - the Legend of Robin Hood'.
braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk
15/01/10
http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/4854336.Curtain_up_on_masterpiece_written_by_Edward__16/
Help for children with M.E.
A pilot scheme for children with M.E. has been launched at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. The new children’s service came about after work by Sussex ME/CFS Society and AYME.
Mid Sussex Times (Haywards Heath), p 12
Argus (Brighton), p 22
15/01/10
Cold weather problems
Letter by Dr John Greensmith, MEFreeForAll.org.uk, saying that he's written to the Secretary of State to ask that all people in receipt of state benefits receive cold weather payments.
Western Gazette (West Dorset), p 55
14/01/10
A Christmas miracle
Olympic horsewoman, Mary King talks about her daughter’s struggle with M.E. and how the Lightning Process has made a real difference.
North Devon Gazette & Advertiser, p 5
13/01/10
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