International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2026
- SMEFG
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Today, Tuesday 12 May is International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. A day where we come together to raise awareness for those living with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia.
ME Awareness Week (11-17 May) is also observed every year in May.
Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group supports people with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia, their families and their carers, in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
We will be active on social media today and the rest of the week sharing stories from our members living with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia, our Wear it Blue for ME campaign alongside sharing other relevant content including activities taking place during the week.
In recognition of International ME Awareness Day, the roof lighting at Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield will be illuminated in blue. The roof lighting is on a sensor so it will switch on when it’s dusk.
We are deeply grateful to Meadowhall for standing alongside our community. For those living with ME, visibility matters. Seeing such a well-known local landmark lit blue offers a powerful message of inclusion, recognition, and support.
We are also marking today by hosting a hybrid picnic where Pippa Stacey will deliver an uplifting presentation and there will be chances to win signed copies of her book, "How to do life with a chronic illness."
#MEAction UK is Fighting to Protect the Most Severely ill - Join their campaign to lobby your MP today!
As part of #MillionsMissing 2026 they are asking you to get in touch with your MP and ask them to lobby Wes Streeting MP during ME Awareness Week 11-17th May.
How does Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group help our members living with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia?
At the Sheffield ME & Fibromyalgia Group, we understand the complex and often isolating challenges of living with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. We are here to offer meaningful, accessible support for people across South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and long Covid.
You can become a member to access our quarterly magazine, member newsletters, benefits' services, member Facebook group and wellbeing activities. We also hope to re-activate our befriending scheme in the near future. You can find out more about the services we provide here.
We have a fantastic benefits team that can support you and you can find out more about the services the team provides here.
Additionally, our website contains extensive information about ME/CFS and fibromyalgia, including NICE guidelines and how to talk to your doctor about your symptoms, helping you navigate your healthcare journey with confidence
We do provide a variety of wellbeing activities but we know that attending even online sessions can be difficult or not possible. If you have suggestions on how we can better support you, please get in touch at: info@sheffieldmegroup.co.uk
