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	Podcast:		Checkpoint
	Episode:		Long Covid adds strain to Chronic Fatigue support services
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:06:31
	Publish Date:		2022-09-20 05:46:00
	Description:		Long Covid is adding strain to support services for those suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For decades those with the condition have been fighting for it to be recognised. They're now calling on the government to reclassify it as a disability - presenting a petition today to Parliament. Fiona Charlton was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue in 2008 - and is also the President of Complex Chronic Illness Support - and the Associated New Zealand ME Society. She talks to Nick Truebridge.
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