A summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated:
Lynn's lasting legacy
Martin Samuel talks about the impact of recent coverage of M.E. and his wife having the illness.
Daily Mail, p 18
29/01/10
I don't condone mercy killings
Letter from Mrs Bronwen Sadler, from Kent, asking whether Lynn Gilderdale had any medical treatment and saying that she has fought for the lives of her children when they have been seriously ill.
Daily Mail, p 75
29/01/10
She shouldn't have been on trial
Neighbours of the Gilderdale's condemn the decision to put Kay Gilderdale through the trial.
Kent & Sussex Courier, p 4
29/01/10
Kay's acquittal
Local woman Kay Gilderdale walked free from court on Monday. Colin Barton, Chairman of the Sussex ME Society, describes M.E. prevalence in the region and symptoms etc.
Kent & Sussex Courier, p 5
29/01/10
They must do more
Letter from Colin Barton, Chairman of the Sussex ME Society, saying that PCTs have contributed nothing to help the Sussex NHS M.E. service that is seeing patients from all parts of the county.
Sussex Argus
21/01/10
Acoustic music performance
Brittany-based acoustic group, The Churchfitters, will be performing at Garboldisham Village Hall on 30 January 2010 to raise money for Action for M.E. For more information and tickets call 01359 251498.
Eastern Daily Press, p 9
29/01/10
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