MANY of your readers living with the complex, neurological condition myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.) are missing out on normal life; one in four are so severely ill they are house- and/or bed-bound.

As part of our work for global M.E. Awareness Month in May, UK charity Action for M.E. is asking everyone with M.E. to share their experiences of healthcare, welfare benefits, employment and education in our Big Survey.

We will use what you tell us to campaign more effectively for better services and support, and improve the lives of children, young people and adults with M.E.

Take our Big Survey now at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/afmebigsurvey, open until 2 August.

And please get in touch on 0117 927 9551 if you need information and support for you or a family member.

Sonya Chowdhury

Chief Executive

Action for M.E.

42 Temple Street,

Keynsham BS31 1EH

Tel: 0117 937 6620