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We're hiring a Welfare Benefits Adviser!
We are looking for a Welfare Benefits Adviser to work alongside the Senior Benefits Adviser, providing welfare benefits advice to people affected by ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and long Covid; this includes those living with these illnesses, carers and their families. We endeavour to improve people’s financial situation more widely, especially due to the cost of living crisis, so you will be offered the opportunity to create resources and host drop-in sessions for members. Hours: 1
SMEFG
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Join Our Board of Trustees
Are you ready for a challenge? The Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group are looking for a number of Trustees to help strengthen our governance as we continue to deliver high quality online and in-person services and activities for over 700 members. Our Board has up to 10 positions and as such we are looking for individuals with a range of skills including but not limited to: HR Fundraising / bid writing Finance Governance Strategic planning Impact and evaluation reporting ED
SMEFG
Dec 3, 20251 min read


Recording now online - Why Covid is still a risk, and how you can avoid it
Webinar: Why Covid is still a risk, and how you can avoid it. Breathe Easy Sheffield & Long Covid Support. The recording for this webinar is now online. As part of our Covid-19 safety information sharing, we worked with Breathe Easy Sheffield and Long Covid Support to host this webinar. The session explored why Covid-19 remains a risk and how to protect yourself and others. Breathe Easy Sheffield promotes Covid-safer social and cultural events in Sheffield, alongside me
SMEFG
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Christmas Social - 8th December 2025
2pm - 4pm, Monday 8th December 2025 The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield S1 4FW Please add the SMEFG Christmas Gathering to your diary. The full programme is below: 2:00pm - Arrival & friendly chat 2:20pm - Welcome by Carolyn Leary 2:30pm - Poem by Marie King 2:35pm - Research Update by Caroline Dalton 3:00pm - Interval for refreshments 3:20pm - The Belle Haggs quartet 3:35pm - Relax, Breathe & Sing 3:40pm - SMEFG Christmas Quiz 4:00pm - Closing thanks Please see below
SMEFG
Nov 7, 20253 min read


Breathe Easy & Long Covid Support Webinar: Why Covid is still a risk, and how you can avoid it
Webinar: Why Covid is still a risk, and how you can avoid it Monday 3rd November, 6-7pm on Zoom. As part of our Covid-19 safety information sharing, we’re working with Breathe Easy and Long Covid Support to host this webinar. The session will explore why Covid-19 remains a risk, how to protect yourself and others, and get answers to any questions you might have. Breathe Easy promotes Covid-safer social and cultural events in Sheffield, alongside meet-ups, events, and advic
SMEFG
Oct 24, 20251 min read


Severe ME Awareness Day - 8th August 2025
On August 8th, Sheffield ME & Fibromyalgia Group (SMEFG) mark Severe ME Awareness Day, a day to remember and honour everyone who is...
SMEFG
Aug 8, 20254 min read


Does the ME/CFS Delivery Plan deliver?
Yesterday, the Government published its long-awaited ME/CFS Delivery Plan . What Timing! As Tessa Munt, MP, who has been a real...
SMEFG
Jul 23, 20254 min read


Relax, Breathe & Sing
We are thrilled to announce that a new block of 10 Relax, Breathe & Sing sessions will start on Wednesday 24th September 11am-12.30pm....
SMEFG
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Welfare Reform Bill Passes Second Reading: What It Means for Claimants
Yesterday marked a critical moment in the ongoing battle to protect disabled people's rights as MPs debated the controversial Universal...
SMEFG
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Summer Picnic - Sheffield Peace Gardens
Join us on Wednesday 9th July from 12pm for a warm and welcoming picnic where you can connect with others who understand the challenges...
SMEFG
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Update on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
On Tuesday 1 July 2025, the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Bill will receive its Second Reading in the House of...
SMEFG
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Action Against Cuts
Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group Joins National Campaigns to Fight Harmful Disability Benefit Cuts The Benefits Team at Sheffield ME...
SMEFG
Jun 6, 20253 min read


International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2025
Today, Monday 12th May is International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. A day where we come together to raise awareness for those...
SMEFG
May 12, 20254 min read


Annual General Meeting 2025
Our Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday the 20th May 2025 at The Circle, Sheffield and online. Please find the agenda for...
SMEFG
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Welfare Reform Announcements - 18/03/2025
Important proposed changes to disability benefits and employment support have been announced by the Government today. We do have...
SMEFG
Mar 18, 20252 min read


International Long Covid Awareness Day
Today, Saturday 15th March is International Long Covid Awareness Day. A day where we come together to raise awareness for the millions of...
SMEFG
Mar 15, 20256 min read


Have Your Say on the Future of Disability Benefits – PIP Replacement Consultation Open Now!
Disability Rights UK (DR UK) is urging disabled people and their organisations to take part in an important consultation led by the...
SMEFG
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Relax, Breathe & Sing: In-Person Singing Group
The 10 weekly sessions will take place on Wednesday mornings 11am-12.30pm in Nether Edge, Sheffield and are open to members. The...
SMEFG
Jan 9, 20251 min read


SMEFG Christmas Social: Monday 9th December
2pm - 4pm, Monday 9th December The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield S1 4FW Please add the SMEFG Christmas Gathering to your diary....
SMEFG
Nov 26, 20241 min read


We’re hiring a Communications Development Officer!
Communications Development Officer Hours: 10 hours/week Salary: £26,754 pro rata Start date: as soon as possible Are you great at...
SMEFG
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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