Devon coroner who heard inquest into Maeve Boothby O’Neill calls for action to tackle chronic fatigue syndrome

A coroner has urged the UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, to address the “non-existent” care available to people with severe ME or risk further deaths like that of Maeve Boothby O’Neill.

The Devon coroner, Deborah Archer, who heard Boothby O’Neill’s inquest, also called on the government and NHS leaders to ensure there is more training for medics on treating patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis, and additional funding for research on the condition.