ME, CFS & Long Covid
Welcome to the ME, CFS and Long COVID Service
Serving Suffolk and North East Essex
Our new service is here to support people living with ME, CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), and/or Long COVID across Suffolk and North East Essex.
We’re committed to a person-centred approach, working in line with the latest guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – ME and CFS: NG206 and Long Covid: NG118. That means listening to you, working with you, and building a care plan that fits your unique situation.
ME, CFS & Long Covid
What We Offer
We understand that no two experiences are the same. That’s why we focus on tailored, personalised care designed around your needs, symptoms, and goals.
Together, we will:
- Develop a personalised support plan
- Help you manage your condition more effectively
- Enhance your day-to-day quality of life
- Connect you with the right services, professionals, and community resources
Here for you, every step of your journey
Our team will take time to understand what matters most to you. Whether it’s symptom management, returning to activities, or finding the right support, we’re here to guide you—at your pace and on your terms.
If you’d like to know more, get in touch with our team or speak to your healthcare professional about a referral.
Contact details
Phone: 01473 372 942
Email: sgpfed.MECFSLC@nhs.net
Patient information
Below you will find a series of trusted links and resources that we hope you will find helpful in managing your condition. These have been selected to support individuals living with ME, CFS or Long COVID. Living with a long-term condition such as ME, CFS or Long COVID can be challenging, especially when symptoms fluctuate or feel unpredictable. These resources are designed to support you and help you better understand your condition.
Please take your time to explore the links at your own pace.
General links:
For general information about ME, CFS and Long-COVID, we recommend you use.
- ME Association: https://meassociation.org.uk/free-literature-downloads/
- ME Research: https://www.meresearch.org.uk/
- Young ME sufferers: https://www.tymestrust.org/
- Long-COVID support: https://www.longcovid.org/
- UK Long-COVID support: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-help-and-support-if-you-have-long-covid
- Norfolk & Suffolk Wellbeing: https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/suffolk/
Related health condition support links:
- Fibromyalgia: https://www.fibromyalgia-associationuk.org/
Support links:
- Chronic Fatiguers Unite Chronic Fatiguers Unite
- Citizen Advice Bureau: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
- Home Start: https://www.home-start.org.uk/about-us
- Suffolk Housing Support: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/how-social-care-can-help/homelessness-and-housing-support/apply-for-housing-related-support
- SNEE Wellbeing Support Services: Suffolk and North East Essex Wellbeing Support Services
Healthcare Professionals
The forms below are for reference only. Referral forms are available on DXS and Ardens, and should be completed and submitted by healthcare professionals via those platforms.
Please click on link to view the document.
- ME, CFS and Long Covid Pathway
- ME, CFS and Long Covid Timeframe
- ME, CFS and Long Covid Referral form and details of location of the form on DXS and Ardens