Request 1

I am writing to submit the following questions to NHS Rotherham CCG, under the Freedom of Information Act. Where possible, please could you answer all questions with reference to the period since January 2010 and break down the results by year. 

 How many people in the CCG are:

1. Diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (M.E.)?
2. Estimated to have M.E.? 

Response 1

The CCG does not hold this information. 

Request 2a

Are there specialist local services for people with M.E. commissioned within the CCG? If yes:

1. What services are commissioned? 

Response a

The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) Service at  Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust? 

Request 2b

 How much does it cost annually to run each service? 

Response 2b

The CCG does not hold this information as it makes a contribution to the service and does not hold details on the full cost. 

Request 3

What other local services are people with M.E. directed to after diagnosis? 

Response 3

The CCG does not hold this information. 

Request 4a

Have people diagnosed with M.E. in the locality been referred to out-of-area specialist M.E. services? If any:

How many were referred?

Response 4a

The CCG does not hold this information.

Request 4b

What was the overall cost to the CCG for the out-of-area provision of specialist services for people with M.E.? 

If the information is not held, I would be grateful if you could give an overview as to why this is the case.

Response 4b

The information requested will be held by the service provider.