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2 short surveys to help influence change
The ME Local Network (MELN) has been created and is being steered by local ME support groups across the UK, among which our Sheffield...
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Jan 28, 20221 min read
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We're hiring a part-time welfare benefits and social care adviser!
Job title: Welfare benefits and social care adviser Hours: 18 hours/week (flexible hours policy) Salary: £22,947 pro rata Start date: as...
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Jan 7, 20222 min read
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Relax, Breathe, Sing
A UK-wide singing group for people with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and long covid! Helped my mental health, gave me something to look forward...
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Nov 25, 20212 min read
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Have you heard of our Long Covid meet-ups?
People with Long Covid in our Group have started meeting in person in a heated, covered outdoor area of the Oakbrook Coffee House...
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Nov 16, 20211 min read
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Our charity is turning 20!
Carolyn Leary, Chair of our Group, tells us about it... I first got involved in the Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group in 2018 after...
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Oct 8, 20214 min read
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Get £140 off your energy bill this winter
You can apply for £140 off your energy bill over winter 2021-22 through the Warm Home Discount Scheme. Although the Gov.uk website states...
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Oct 4, 20211 min read
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Have your say on the NICE draft guideline on Long Covid
You are invited to contribute to our Group’s consultation response to the new updated draft rapid guideline for the definition,...
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Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Emer's half marathon fundraiser
Wow! This Sunday (September 26th), Emer is running the Sheffield half marathon to raise money for our charity! A massive thank you to...
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Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Did you get your PIP award at a tribunal?
When you are awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reassesses your claim every couple...
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Sep 20, 20211 min read
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ONLINE TALK with Prof Ron Davis: Progress and Challenges for a ME/CFS Diagnostic
You can find the recording of this event on this page. Huge thanks to Ron and Janet! We are thrilled to be hosting a talk and Q&A session...
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Sep 15, 20212 min read
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ONLINE TALK: Fundamentals of Fibromyalgia
You can find the recording of this event on this page. Huge thanks to Des! This is a presentation on the basics of fibromyalgia and how...
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Aug 12, 20211 min read
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A new network for local ME support groups
A network is building up between local ME support groups around the UK. The aim is to meet on a regular basis to discuss and share best...
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Aug 5, 20211 min read
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Benefits support for disability and ill-health
Yesterday the Government published its long-awaited ‘Shaping future support: the health and disability green paper’, which looks at ‘how...
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Jul 27, 20213 min read
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Fundraising success for accessible arts!
Huge thanks to everyone who donated to Marie's fundraiser. We reached our £1200 target and more! The money is raised for arts classes...
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Jul 26, 20211 min read
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Our new Digital Inclusion project
Our digital inclusion project has started as we've welcomed Rosie in our team! The project will enable 8 of our members to receive...
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Jul 6, 20211 min read
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She did it!
Well done and a huge thank you to Marie! As we reached 75% of our target, Marie took a big step forward in her hair-razing fundraising...
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Jun 8, 20211 min read
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Help to pay for a mobility scooter
Tony, one of our members, has found freedom through his new mobility scooter which was paid for with help from the RAF Benevolent Fund....
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May 24, 20212 min read
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Marie's hair-razing fundraising!
Our arty member Marie has initiated this bold (and bald) head-shaving fundraiser to support our Group to: organise accessible arts...
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May 13, 20211 min read
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Meet Cort Johnson of Health Rising!
You can find the recording of this event on this page. Huge thanks to Cort! Cort Johnson has written over a thousand blogs on ME/CFS and...
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May 7, 20211 min read
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#MillionsMissing2021 - Celebrating our community
This year on the 12th of May at 2pm, we'll be gathering to celebrate the strength and creativity of our amazing community. The year that...
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Apr 30, 20211 min read
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