AQW 13034/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the appointment of a medical lead for myalgic encephalomyelitis by the Health and Social Care Board and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 20 January 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 20 January 2021
- Answer due by
- 4 February 2021
- Answered
- 13 September 2021236 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Unfortunately, the process to employ a Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) medical lead for Northern Ireland (NI) has had to be paused by Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT). The Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Service user Steering Group (MESSG) chaired by the Patient and Client Council rejected proposals by the BHSCT to develop the service.
The Health and Social Care Board has been asked to consider options for a way forward for the ME service and is due to update the MESSG at the forthcoming meeting on 30 September 2021. I understand you are a member of this group.