MESH Cornwall

LATEST LOCAL CFS/ME NEWS !

CFS/ME SERVICE UPDATE:

Thank you to everyone who took the time to write to the RCHT via MESH asking for an increase in the CFS/ME Service medical workforce.
Your many letters and valuable comments were forwarded to the CEO Lezli Boswell.

Unfortunately, " the impact of a reduced workforce in the CFS/ME Service"
although it was meant "to be a temporary situation" has not yet been resolved !
Therefore, the service is still NOT in a position to FULLY reopen until the end of May (?)

HOWEVER,THE CFS/ME SERVICE WILL AT PRESENT:

1. see urgent new cases

2. do follow-up medical, OT and Psychology appointments

3. accept NEW patients for Occupational Therapy and Psychological therapy BUT ONLY IF you have a previous diagnosis OR
your GP has ALREADY DIAGNOSED you (via direct referral from your GP to the Service Specialty Lead Carol Wilson)

THE CFS/ME SERVICE HAS BEEN REVIEWED and WILL BE REMODELLED with full details available in mid-April !
We will keep you informed of any progress through this website !

TO DATE, THE CFS/ME SERVICE TEAM comprises:
Dr Robert Gardner
Carol wilson as Speciality lead and Consultant Grade occupational Therapist
Dr Cristina lopez-Chertudi, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
and three local occupational therapists

Welcome to MESH cornwall
CFS/ME SUPPORT, HELP and ACTION

supporting, helping and acting for people in Cornwall
with CFS/ME, their carers and families,
since 1987.

MESH cornwall is run by a very small team of dedicated volunteers most of whom have CFS/ME.

MESH cornwall, originally called ME SELF-HELP, was founded in 1987 by Stephanie Woodcock.

Patron:
Professor AJ Pinching

President: Wendy Trebilcock

Chairman: Elaine Peller

for membership contact: Frances Paull fran@idless.com or 01872 242363

JOIN MESH cornwall FOR:

Membership information pack ~ with how to cope and improve strategies
Members-only telephone Helpline ~ emotional problems, benefits help or general advice
Members' newsletter ~ regular newsletters, CFS/ME articles, a chance to have your say
Quarterly meetings ~ with speakers and discussions ~ open to all ~ free to members
Information resources ~ leaflets on research and general CFS/ME subjects
Local informal networking ~ small local chat groups and get-togethers

WHAT DOES MESH cornwall DO ?

Liaises with the Cornwall NHS, CFS/ME Service Team
Campaigns for better understanding of CFS/ME throughout Cornwall
Campaigns for CFS/ME training for GPs and hospital doctors / nurses
Campaigns for better Social Services and NHS Community Care provision
Has joined CAN-DO, Cornwall Alliance for Neural-Domain Organisations
Promotes CFS/ME issues with ~ leaflets, events, exhibitions and through the press
Represents members on Disability Cornwall and LINK
Monitors medical advances and up to date research
Encourages the appropriate use of Complementary Therapies

This is a `living` web site and we welcome ideas on content

email us at: MESHcornwall@live.co.uk - replies at CFS/ME slow pace

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE