Inquest Reveals NHS Unprepared for Severe ME Cases

Testimony highlights lack of specialized hospital wards and inadequate research for myalgic encephalomyelitis treatment in the UK.

Dr. David Strain testified that no NHS wards are equipped to treat severe ME patients, contributing to preventable deaths.
Maeve Boothby O’Neill, who suffered from ME, died in 2021 after being placed in an unsuitable ward.
The inquest underscored the stigma and lack of recognition ME patients face within the medical community.
Specialized care features such as sensory-controlled environments have been introduced at Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust posthumously.
Calls for increased research and better facilities to manage ME are growing as the inquest continues.