Children and Young People's ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Service
We provide specialist assessment, treatment and review for children and young people with ME/CFS. We are focused on recovery and work with patients to help them lead healthy, independent and fulfilling lives.
The service is available across Dorset, with specific support for children, young people and their families. Our team includes occupational therapists, consultant paediatricians and a psychologist. If you, or someone you know, would like to access this service, please speak to your GP or other healthcare professional.
Having received a referral, you will be contacted by a member of the team. Support from a specialist paediatric occupational therapist will be offered, in addition to review by a consultant paediatrician. Ongoing therapeutic support is offered virtually, by phone or in person.
Resources
Watch a video of one of our service users who discusses his journey from diagnosis to treatments to coping strategies
Useful tips to manage your condition
Watch a series of short videos, put together by NHS colleagues in Torbay and South Devon, to help you manage your mood, sleep and activities, and set realistic goals for your recovery. Watch the video clips.
Links to other services
Additional resources
These may be helpful for some young people and families.
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Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service
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Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Pain
For children and young people with more severe symptoms: Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children
Joy's message
Watch the below video clip complied by a parent to support understanding in school about ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Children’s Therapy Department
Children’s Centre, Dorset County Hospital, Damers Road, Dorchester DT1 2LB
T: 01305 253148 / E: Dorset.CFS@dchft.nhs.uk