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'''Shropshire ME Group''' (SMEG) is a patient charity that helps patients with [[ME/CFS]] in and around Shropshire in the UK. | [[File:Shropshire_ME_Group_Logo.jpeg|right|thumb|'''Shropshire ME Group''']] | ||
'''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. | |||
==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> | |||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
*Distribution of a bi-monthly newsletter offering the latest news, events and developments | |||
*Volunteer-run [http://www.shropshiremegroup.org.uk/contacts.php local support groups] | |||
*Free library of books, articles and media recordings on M.E. | |||
*Yearly conferences featuring leading M.E. specialists | |||
*Occasional volunteer-run fund-raising events to support SMEG and M.E. research | |||
*Occasional social events such as picnics and visits to accessible local attractions | |||
*Production and distribution of an information leaflet intended to increase greater awareness of the illness | |||
*Maintenance of the [http://www.shropshiremegroup.org.uk/ Shropshire ME Group website], which has offered information and support since 2001<ref name="SMEGabout" /> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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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> | |||
==Online presence== | ==Online presence== | ||
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<ref name="SMEGabout">[http://www.shropshiremegroup.org.uk/about-us.php Shropshire ME Group - About Us]</ref> | <ref name="SMEGabout">[http://www.shropshiremegroup.org.uk/about-us.php Shropshire ME Group - About Us]</ref> | ||
<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> | <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> | ||
<ref name="CCSMEG">[http://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1072171&subid=0 Charity Commission - Shropshire ME Group]</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:41, April 13, 2022
Shropshire ME Group (SMEG) is a patient charity that helps patients with ME/CFS/PVFS in and around Shropshire in the UK.
Aims[edit | edit source]
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 ME/CFS/PVFS and their carers,[1] in particular by the provision of a network of contacts for such persons in order to provide mutual support and information exchange.[2]
Services[edit | edit source]
- Distribution of a bi-monthly newsletter offering the latest news, events and developments
- Volunteer-run local support groups
- Free library of books, articles and media recordings on M.E.
- Yearly conferences featuring leading M.E. specialists
- Occasional volunteer-run fund-raising events to support SMEG and M.E. research
- Occasional social events such as picnics and visits to accessible local attractions
- Production and distribution of an information leaflet intended to increase greater awareness of the illness
- Maintenance of the Shropshire ME Group website, which has offered information and support since 2001[3]
History[edit | edit source]
Shropshire ME Group was founded in 1987[3] by local couple Reg and Josephine Watson, and became a registered charity in 1999.[4] It currently has over 150 members.[5]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
British author Katie Flynn and Conservative MP Philip Dunne are patrons of the Shropshire ME Group.
Funding[edit | edit source]
Shropshire ME Group has been a registered charity since 1999.[4] Its charity number is 1072171.[1] The charity is self-funding and relies on individual donations to raise funds,[6] as well as occasional fund-raising events held by volunteers to support SMEG and M.E. research.[3] They charge an annual membership fee of £5.[7]
Online presence[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Charity Commission - Shropshire ME Group
- ↑ Givey - Shropshire ME Group
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Shropshire ME Group - About Us
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 ME Association - Shropshire M.E. Group to honour its founders at ‘M.E. Question Time’ | Shrewbury, October 6
- ↑ Shropshire Council - Shropshire ME Group Information
- ↑ Shropshire ME Group - How You Can Help Us
- ↑ Shropshire ME Group - Homepage
