Coroner Urges NHS Overhaul for ME Care After Tragic Death of Young Woman

Maeve Boothby O’Neill's death from severe ME highlights critical gaps in healthcare, prompting calls for immediate action from UK health bodies.

Maeve Boothby O’Neill, 27, died from malnutrition related to severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) after years of battling the condition.
Coroner Deborah Archer's report criticizes the 'non-existent' care for severe ME patients in the UK, emphasizing the need for specialized healthcare facilities.
The report highlights a lack of funding for ME research and inadequate training for medical professionals in treating severe cases.
Maeve's father, Sean O’Neill, calls for urgent and meaningful responses from health officials to prevent future deaths from ME.
The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges the case as an example of systemic failure and plans to address these issues in an upcoming strategy.