Donate to MEAction UK here: givi.ng/14uh

You can use the hashtags #BlueSunday2026 and #TeaPartyForME2026

- Connect with others online who are doing the same, by commenting on their posts

- Donate the price you’d pay in a café to an M.E. charity, and/or

- Invite others to enjoy tea and cake with you in-person, via video call, or by sharing photos, and/or

- Post a photo of your tea party set-up to social media, and/or

- Bake or buy your favourite cake, and/or

- Dig out your best cups and saucers, and/or

- Wear something blue (pyjamas count!), and/or

𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:

Others may be able to host or attend an in-person Tea Party For M.E. either at home, in the garden, or in a hired venue.

For most, this involves being in bed but for the occasion they might be wearing blue pyjamas, have a blue duvet set, have had their bedroom decorated with blue bunting or even balloons; anything to make the day feel that bit different from the everyday.

Blue Sunday centres around the online Tea Party For M.E., where the ME/CFS community takes to social media to chat and share photos of their tea party set-up.

Created in 2013 by the wonderful Anna Redshaw, the aim was to mould an inclusive fundraising event around her ill health and the restrictions that ME/CFS placed upon her life and the lives of the ME/CFS community.

Anna Redshaw a white women with long brown hair wearing glasses and a blue and white checked dress sits on a teal sofa holding a tea cup and saucer.

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

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BBC Radio 4 Feedback full segment. Listeners share their concerns about Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan’s claim that #LongCOVID is psychosomatic. Includes an interview with @NickyProctor (11 mins)
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Despite the fact that the DHSC's own final delivery plan (published July 2025) highlighted the URGENT need for specialist services for those with very severe ME
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #VerySevereME #HealthEquality

Ask your MP to put a health quesiton down on why the DHSC have paused action on commissioning a specialised service for very severe ME/CFS until April 2027 at the earliest.

The DHSC paused action on commissioning a specialised service for very severe ME/CFS until April 2027 at earliest. This isn’t acceptable @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social!
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Another heartbreaking case of a very severe ME sufferer. Tomos is in Wales but there is nowhere treating the very severe anywhere in the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #VerySevereME

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Children and young people
may grieve changed abilities, missed
milestones, friendships that slip, and a “before” life.
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In an election year, speaking to prospective parliamentary candidates is more important than ever. Last weekend, our volunteers spoke to three PPCs @snp.org Spring conference - @thewliss.bsky.social Kate Campbell and Steven Bonnar
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #HealthEquality #MyalgicE

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Many children and young people take on caring roles without identifying as a young carer. This can mean key support they are entitled to is missed.
Help make sure they’re supported effectively.
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#BrainAwarenessWeek
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Children and young people affected by neurological conditions can hide the impact. This is known as “masking” and can delay support.
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#MEAction Scotland thank @BenMacpherson for his tireless support since our launch in 2018. Due to his recent appointment as a Minister, Ben is stepping down as our official parliamentary champion. We look forward to working with our new SNP champion, @PaulMcLennan7
#MyalgicE

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Neurological conditions can co-occur with anxiety, depression, behavioural change and more.
Read our toolkit on how to support children and young people impacted by neurological conditions ➡️
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#BrainAwarenessWeek
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At least 1 in 6 people lives with a neurological condition, including children and young people. The mental health impact of these conditions can often be hidden or misunderstood.
Do you work with young people? Check out this toolkit
@neuroalscotland.bsky.social
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#BrainAwarenessWeek

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Today is Long Covid Awareness Day.
Now in its 4th year, this year's Long Covid Awareness Day focuses on the heart problems which can affect people living with Long Covid
#LongCovid #ChronicIllness #LongCovidAwareness

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During a busy day @theSNP Spring conference, #MEAction Scotland engaged with many MSPs, including Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, @jennimintomsp.bsky.social and First Minister, @johnswinney.bsky.social
#MyalgicE #HealthEquality

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Brain Awareness Week is coming soon.
This year, we are raising awareness of the impact of neurological conditions on the mental health of children and young people.
Watch out for our posts throughout the week.
neuroalscotland.bsky.social
#BrainAwarenessWeek
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