Edmesh
edmesh (Edinburgh ME self-help group) is a British patient group which works to support people with ME/CFS in Edinburgh and the Lothians.[1] It currently has over 150 members.[2]
Aims
edmesh aims to "advance the health and wellbeing of individual sufferers of ME by providing health promoting activities and support, to advance education of the public and health and social care professionals on the issues relating to ME, and to provide grants for the relief of those in need by reason of ill health as a result of their ME."[3]
Services
Services offered by edmesh include:
- Social meetings
- Yoga classes
- Postal library of books about M.E.
- Quarterly newsletter
- Financial assistance (financial hardship grants of up to £50)[4]
Advocacy
edmesh holds open meetings which feature speakers from the medical profession and M.E. community. The quarterly newsletter is sent to MSPs and healthcare representatives across Scotland. They are also members of a number of charitable organisations.[1]
Affiliations
edmesh is affiliated with or holds memberships with the following groups:
- Action for M.E.
- Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC)
- The ALLIANCE
- Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL)
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
- Scottish Disability Equality Forum (SDEF)
- Neurological Alliance of Scotland
- The ME Association[2]
History
edmesh was established in 1987. It became a registered charity in 1991.[1]
Notable people
Funding
edmesh has been a registered charity in Scotland since 1991. Its charity number is SC001024. Funding is primarily sourced through member subscriptions, as well as occasional donations from grant-making trusts. It has been supported by Foundation Scotland and Scotmid Co-operative.[1]
