Northern Ireland ME Association

28 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7FE
Northern Ireland

Tel: 02890 439 831
Web: www.nimea.org
Best time to telephone: 24 hour telephone information line.

The Northern Ireland ME Association is an independent Northern Ireland charity and exists to offer support and information to all those affected by ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), sometimes also known as CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome). The range of services offered includes the following:

• Administration office and 24 hour information service.
• Medical advisor, consultant physician.
• Paediatric director (a consultant paediatrician).
• Quarterly newsletter for members.
• 24 hour answering service.
• Benefits advice packs and benefits appeals packs.
• Specialist medical information packs for GPs.
• Specialist education packs for schools and colleges including children/teens parents, young adults 18/30.
• Benefits welfare advisor.
• Education advisor, province-wide support network.

Membership is free.

Various leaflets are available including: Children & Teenagers and ME; ME is ... A Guide for Young People; What is ME?; What about ME? - Your questions answered. There is also an information directory.

Contact the above address for information on membership, publications and network support.