ANZMES stands for Association of New Zealand Myalgic Encephalopathy Societies Inc. and is the national support organisation for ME (Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as CFS chronic fatigue syndrome, and potentially long Covid) sufferers and their carers in New Zealand.
The Functions of ANZMES include:
- Supporting ME patients and their carers in New Zealand.
- Producing the quarterly magazine ‘Meeting Place’, informing members of the latest news, events and research pertaining to CFS/ME.
- Procuring political support for the ME cause with the aim of bettering conditions for ME patients.
- Facilitating communication between sufferers of the condition.
- Acting as a respected national and international ‘voice’ on ME matters.
- Encouraging research and education about ME.
- Updating healthcare providers on the latest advances regarding this condition.
- Co-ordinating and fostering the growth of local support groups throughout the country.
- Providing information and resources to individuals and groups as required.
The local support groups available for West Coast people are:
