Mary, who is in her seventies and has arthritis, has been her daughter Susan’s carer since she developed M.E. 12 years ago. “I have never once been asked how I am managing,” says Mary. “I love my daughter and of course I will care for her as long as I am able, but it doesn’t address the fact that help is needed.” Action for M.E., the UK’s leading charity for people affected by M.E., is supporting Carers Week 2015 (Monday 8 to Sunday 14 June) and offers information and support to family and friends who find themselves in a caring role. Carers can call 0117 927 9551 to order our Caring for somebody with M.E. booklet or visit the ‘Friends and family’ section in our Online M.E. Centre at www.actionforme.org.uk SONYA CHOWDHURY Chief executive, Action for M.E., Temple Street, Keynsham BS31 1EH Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be among the first to know what’s going on. 1 Make our website your homepage at www.wscountytimes.co.uk 2 Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wscountytimes 3 Follow us on Twitter @wscountytimes 4 Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends – so they don’t miss out! The County Times – always the first with your local news. Be part of it.