About Shropshire M.E Group
Since 1987, the Shropshire M.E Group has been supporting people in the county suffering from M.E/CFS, helping them come to terms with their symptoms and the impact of living with the chronic illness.
Through resources such as our website and peer led self-help support groups in and around Shropshire, we work hard to create a network of help for suffers, their families and caregivers.
How we help you
A large focus of our work has been to create local points of contact for people coping and living with M.E.CFS, providing pathways of support for people who may otherwise feel isolated and alone. We achieve this through engaging in the following activities:
- The publication of a bimonthly newsletter for members, offering the latest news, events and developments in the world of M.E research and potential treatments.
- Local peer led self-help support groups giving the opportunity for people to come together in person or online and share ideas of their coping mechanisms, lifestyle strategies, and to simply find mutual support from others who live with the condition.
- Where possible, host an annual conference inviting leading M.E specialists to present lectures and answer questions about the illness.
- Fundraising events organised by our volunteers helping to support the Shropshire ME Group and research into M.E.
- Social events organised by group members, such as picnics and visits to accessible local attractions.
- A private Facebook group where members can communicate with other members, helping to reduce the feeling of isolation often experienced with M.E.
- The publication of information leaflets to help raise awareness of M.E & CFS.
- A website giving visitors access to a wealth of information and news about M.E and research into the illness, as well as useful guides to financial benefits support and where to find other sources of help and information.
Social connections
We know that social isolation can have a devastating impact on the lives of those who live with M.E./CFS, leaving them feeling helpless, out of touch and often alone. To help sufferers connect with us and reduce the feeling of being isolated, we also have a public Facebook, Instagram and X account which we use to help followers stay up to date with what’s occurring in the world of M.E., and to keep readers abreast of everything that is happening within Shropshire ME Group and its activities.
You can find us on X by searching for @Shropshire_ME or on Facebook and Instagram using the name @ShropshireMEgroup, or simply click the logo above to go straight to our pages.
Our Board of Trustees & committee members
The Shropshire M.E group is run solely by volunteers, many of whom either have M.E themselves or they provide care and support to loved ones who have the illness.
Our Board of Trustees and committee members come from a variety of different backgrounds and bring with them a wealth of valuable skills to help further the aims and objectives of the charity. All Trustees and committee members strive to bring positive changes to those living in Shropshire and who experience symptoms of ME/CFS through out work, and they are passionate about giving their time for the betterment of the charity’s beneficiaries.
If you have time and skills applicable to our cause and would like to get involved as a volunteer, or you would like to make contact with any of our trustees or committee members, please use our contact page and we will respond at our earliest opportunity.