'Invisible' ME crisis in Senedd spotlight

THOUSANDS of people in Wales are "invisible" to society and living behind blackout blinds - unable to bear light, sound or touch - the Welsh Parliament has heard, writes

- Joe Woods, ICNN Senedd reporter.

Plaid Cymru's Adam Price shared the harrowing story of a constituent who needs palliative care aged 33 to highlight the devastating impact of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).

The condition is a debilitating neurological illness characterised by severe fatigue and "brain fog", often leaving people bedbound. Even minor mental or physical activity can cause a severe crash in health known as post-exertional malaise.

Leading a debate on Wednesday, Mr Price told the Senedd that about 63,000 people in Wales live with ME or ME-like illnesses.