Further to the answer to question S1W-27527 by Mr Frank McAveety on 8 August 2002 and the report by the 25% ME Group, Severely Affected ME …

Answered Asked by Christine Grahame SNP Lodged 19 Apr 2004

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-27527 by Mr Frank McAveety on 8 August 2002 and the report by the 25% ME Group, Severely Affected ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) Analysis Report on Questionnaire Issued January 2004
- Analysis Report, published on 1 March 2004, what steps will now be taken to introduce specific guidelines to local authorities regarding provision of social services to people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

The answer

Answered by Tom McCabe on 4 May 2004 · 15 days after it was lodged, 1 day after it was due

The Executive has no plans toissue specific new guidelines for local authorities about the provision of socialservices to people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome or anyother chronic illness. Guidance on the assessment of needs and care management forall people in need of social services is already in place.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-07582 by reference.