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| [[File:Shropshire_ME_Group_Logo.jpeg|right|thumb|'''Shropshire ME Group''']]
| | '''Shropshire ME Group''' (SMEG) is a patient charity that helps patients with [[ME/CFS]] in and around Shropshire in the UK. |
| '''Shropshire ME Group''' (SMEG) is a patient charity that helps patients with [[Myalgic encephalomyelitis|ME]]/[[Chronic fatigue syndrome|CFS]]/[[Postviral fatigue syndrome|PVFS]] in and around Shropshire in the UK. | |
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| ==Aims== | | ==Aims== |
| The Shropshire ME Group is a self-help support group which intends to provide advocacy, advice, and information for people in and around Shropshire suffering from [[Myalgic encephalomyelitis|ME]]/[[Chronic fatigue syndrome|CFS]]/[[Postviral fatigue syndrome|PVFS]] and their carers,<ref name="CCSMEG" /> in particular by the provision of a network of contacts for such persons in order to provide mutual support and information exchange.<ref>[https://www.givey.com/smeg Givey - Shropshire ME Group]</ref>
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| ==Services== | | ==Services== |
| *Distribution of a bi-monthly newsletter offering the latest news, events and developments
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| *Volunteer-run [http://www.shropshiremegroup.org.uk/contacts.php local support groups]
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| *Free library of books, articles and media recordings on M.E.
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| *Yearly conferences featuring leading M.E. specialists
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| *Occasional volunteer-run fund-raising events to support SMEG and M.E. research
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| *Occasional social events such as picnics and visits to accessible local attractions
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| *Production and distribution of an information leaflet intended to increase greater awareness of the illness
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| *Maintenance of the [http://www.shropshiremegroup.org.uk/ Shropshire ME Group website], which has offered information and support since 2001<ref name="SMEGabout" />
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
| Shropshire ME Group was founded in 1987<ref name="SMEGabout" /> by local couple Reg and Josephine Watson, and became a registered charity in 1999.<ref name="MEASMEG" /> It currently has over 150 members.<ref>[http://search3.openobjects.com/kb5/shropshire/fid/service.page?id=EUXyaTVvH1o&familychannel=322 Shropshire Council - Shropshire ME Group Information]</ref>
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| ==Notable people== | | ==Notable people== |
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| ==Funding== | | ==Funding== |
| Shropshire ME Group has been a registered charity since 1999.<ref name="MEASMEG" /> Its charity number is 1072171.<ref name="CCSMEG" /> The charity is self-funding and relies on individual donations to raise funds,<ref>[http://www.shropshiremegroup.org.uk/how-you-can-help-us.php Shropshire ME Group - How You Can Help Us]</ref> as well as occasional fund-raising events held by volunteers to support SMEG and M.E. research.<ref name="SMEGabout" /> They charge an annual membership fee of £5.<ref>[http://www.shropshiremegroup.org.uk/ Shropshire ME Group - Homepage]</ref>
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| ==Online presence== | | ==Online presence== |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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| <ref name="SMEGabout">[http://www.shropshiremegroup.org.uk/about-us.php Shropshire ME Group - About Us]</ref>
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| <ref name="MEASMEG">[http://www.meassociation.org.uk/2012/09/shrewsbury-m-e-group-to-honour-its-founders-on-october-6/ ME Association - Shropshire M.E. Group to honour its founders at ‘M.E. Question Time’ | Shrewbury, October 6]</ref>
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| <ref name="CCSMEG">[http://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1072171&subid=0 Charity Commission - Shropshire ME Group]</ref>
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| </references> | | </references> |
