Support Groups
At our monthly Support Group meetings you can expect a friendly welcome from people who are very familiar with how these conditions impact on all areas of our lives.
These are informal and supportive meetings where people can relax and enjoy themselves in a supportive environment, free from judgement or criticism of their limitations. Everyone who comes is coping with chronic conditions. We sometimes have a guest speaker at these sessions too.
There is no pressure to talk or share if you don't want to, or don't feel well enough. Feel free to talk or just enjoy a cuppa in good company.
How do I book to attend?
No booking required.
Who can come?
Our meet-ups are open to anyone with Fibromyalgia and/or ME/CFS, including post-viral fatigue or M.E/CFS arising from Long-COVID. Supporting adult companions, carers, family members and friends are welcome too.
Is there a fee?
There is no fee for your first meeting and family, friends and carers are welcome to attend for free at every session.
Each meeting thereafter costs £3.50 per person, to cover our room-hire charges.
When?
Our Support Groups are held on the second Tuesday of each month.
We alternate our meetings between daytimes and evenings, to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to attend:
DAYTIME SUPPORT GROUP, 12.30pm - 2.30pm
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Tuesday 14th April
Tuesday 9th June
Tuesday 11th August (Picnic at Walsall Arboretum TBC)
Tuesday 13th October
Tuesday 8th December
EVENING SUPPORT GROUP, 7pm - 9pm
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Tuesday 10th March
Tuesday 12th May
Tuesday 14th July
Tuesday 8th September
Tuesday 10th November
Where?
We meet in the Mellish Room, Central Hall, Walsall Methodist Church, Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EQ The Mellish Room is best accessed from the carpark at the rear (via Paddock Lane, off Ablewell Street). The building is fully accesible for wheelchair users and there is an accessible toilet. This link shows the entrance to use: What Three Words: ///call.fluid.indoor
Parking is free and can be found at the rear of the building off Paddock Lane.
We offer drinks and nibbles at all of our meetings using the on-site kitchen facilities, but please do bring your own if you feel more comfortable doing so.
Our meeting room is at the rear of Central Hall Methodist Church. This image shows the car park entrance reached via Paddock Lane (the gates will be unlocked).