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 social get-togethers where members 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?

Please register with us if you would like to attend a Support Group meeting.   

 

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 and family members 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 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:

 

2024 DAYTIME SUPPORT GROUPS, 12.30PM - 2.30PM

Tuesday 13th February

Tuesday 9th April

Tuesday 11th June

Tuesday 13th August (Picnic In The Park at Walsall Arboretum) 

Tuesday 8th October 

Tuesday 10th December

 

2024 EVENING SUPPORT GROUPS, 7PM - 9PM

Tuesday 12th March

Tuesday 14th May

Tuesday 9th July

Tuesday 10th September

Tuesday 12th 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 accessible toilets are availble too. 

Parking is free and can be found at the rear of the building.

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.

 

Image showing the car park and entrance to the Mellish room at the rear of Central Hall Methodist Church, Walsall.