We have now submitted our response to the NICE draft guidelines for ME.

The full response can be downloaded, along with a summary of our main thoughts, on our blog post here. https://www.physiosforme.com/post/physios-for-me-view-on-nice-guidelines
Physios for ME View on NICE Guidelines

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have produced a long-awaited revision of their guidance: “Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome: diagno...

https://www.physiosforme.com/post/physios-for-me-view-on-nice-guidelines
Summary of the summary: Overall, we are pleased with the tone and content of the Draft Guideline.
NICE are now advising against the use of structured exercise programmes for people with ME - something all #physio should be aware of
We felt that "physical activity" should not be a distinct section in the guidelines, and should be included within the section on "energy management planning".
We recommended that training requirements for #physio #OT #AHP should be based on the current evidence-base in exercise physiology relating to ME/CFS, and the implications for this on activity management planning.
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