AQW 8921/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health whether he has taken steps to stop or restrict the use of Graded Exercise Therapy for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, given surveys show more than half of patients find it detrimental and it is currently subject to review by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 16 October 2020
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 16 October 2020
- Answer due by
- 2 November 2020
- Answered
- 4 November 202019 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The current guideline issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy): diagnosis and management (CG53), endorsed by my Department in 2008 for implementation in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, continues to apply.
As you are aware, CG53 is currently under review by NICE, with an expected publication date of 21 April 2021. When the updated guidance is issued by NICE, my Department will consider it under the usual process for NICE Clinical Guidelines as per circular HSC (SQSD) 3/13.