In this fifth episode of our Learn About M.E. podcast series, we explore the understanding and adjustments needed in Social Care and Social Work service to enable people with M.E. to access and benefit from services. We hear from Clare Ogden, Services Manager at Action for M.E., Zoe McIntyre, a professional in social care who also has Fibromyalgia and Rhona Barton, who has recovered from severe M.E. and who has volunteered as a Peer Mentor supporting people with M.E.

The podcast illustrates some of the barriers and challenges for people with M.E. that are useful to keep in mind while working to support someone with M.E. This episode highlights the adjustments that are useful to enable someone with M.E. to engage with services and create appropriate care plans. Zoe raises important considerations around safety and how the unique nature of M.E. requires a different, more flexible approach to avoid harm.