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A Prescription for M.E.

Insights from the intersection of patient & pharmacist

Tag: NHS

The Big Survey on living with M.E./CFS

LinkJul 15, 2019Jul 15, 2019 Emily BeardallLeave a comment

Action for M.E.’s Big Survey on living with M.E./CFS in the UK asks about our experiences with health, education, employment and welfare benefits. Our answers will influence their strategy and inform their work for the next five years. The deadline for completing the survey is Friday 2 August 2019. Go to the survey

NICE CBT and GET patient survey

Jan 26, 2019Jun 11, 2019 Emily Beardall2 Comments

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As you may be aware, NICE is reviewing its guideline for CFS/M.E. As part of this, they have asked patients to complete a survey on their experiences of cognitive behavioural therapy and graded exercise therapy to help inform their new guideline.

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Health and social care jargon buster

LinkMay 19, 2018May 24, 2018 Emily Beardall2 Comments

Activated patient, CCG, Care plan, Person-centred care, Reablement, Safeguarding, Self-management…there’s a lot of jargon in health and social care! This great A-to-Z from Think Local Act Personal is good to have handy: Care and Support Jargon Buster

NHS England online GP appointments survey

May 16, 2018Jun 8, 2018 Emily BeardallLeave a comment

NHS England are asking for the public’s views on having access to GP appointments online in the near future. Would they be helpful? Do you have any concerns about using them?

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Shared experiences of living with pain

Feb 27, 2018Feb 27, 2018 Emily BeardallLeave a comment

In preparation for a talk I gave about what it’s like living with pain, I asked a few questions on my blog to see what other people experience. Here’s a round-up of the answers people gave.

Thank you to all those who shared their experiences with me. 32 people took part and I’m grateful for the time and energy you spent.Read More »

“All health professionals would benefit from hearing Emily’s talk”

Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018 Emily BeardallLeave a comment

On 30th November last year, I presented a webinar on behalf of Action for M.E. called Meeting the needs of people with M.E./CFS: essential facts and practical tips, giving an introduction to M.E./CFS for health professionals. We have now received the feedback surveys.Read More »

Watch my M.E./CFS essentials webinar online

Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018 Emily BeardallLeave a comment

webinar-2636738__480On 30th November last year, I presented a webinar on behalf of Action for M.E., giving an introduction to M.E./CFS for health professionals. The webinar, Meeting the needs of people with M.E./CFS: essential facts and practical tips is now available to view online with the accompanying slides.Read More »

Hosting M.E. essentials webinar for health professionals

Nov 14, 2017May 16, 2018 Emily Beardall2 Comments

On Thursday 30th of November I will be hosting a webinar for health professionals on behalf of Action for M.E. and I’d like you to get involved.

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#pharmacywinter action day

Nov 14, 2017 Emily BeardallLeave a comment

Tuesday, 21st November is a pharmacy action day I am involved in as part of my voluntary work as a @WePharmacists Twitter chat coordinator, working with the national pharmacy organisations to raise awareness of the value of pharmacies in reducing winter pressures on the NHS.Read More »

The role of pharmacy technicians in the care of people with M.E./CFS

Oct 17, 2017Oct 17, 2017 Emily BeardallLeave a comment

"I Love Technicians" badgeToday is Pharmacy Technician Day so here’s a blog explaining what pharmacy technicians are and if you’re a technician, how you can support people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.), sometimes known as chronic fatigue syndrome.

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