WELCOME
Hertfordshire M.E/CFS support group. Currently changing name from St Albans M.E Group
We are a local community group run by volunteers providing self-help, support and social sessions for people with M.E/CFS/Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia. Regular meetings are held, currently online, because of Covid restrictions, for people across Hertfordshire.
During lockdown we have supported each other via our Zoom meetings. Please do join us for a chat and quite often a good laugh! If you're not feeling great we all understand and it often helps to overcome loneliness to see some friendly faces who can offer support.
We invite guest speakers, share ideas, discuss the latest research, and enjoy quizzes at our meetings. We also have regular gentle yoga/relaxation classes online.
You can chat online, get advice and share ideas by joining our Facebook group. We also keep in touch with a quarterly newsletter.
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If you would like to join us please email so we can take some details or complete a membership form ... Many thanks.
Next Meeting
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Our fortnightly zoom meetings are Thursday 1pm to 2pm
A link will be emailed out, just click on it and join us
NEXT MEETING
Zoom Yoga
Yoga zoom sessions on Saturday mornings 10.50am.
This is gentle yoga with stretching and relaxation.
Email for more details
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Latest news
Services and links
Are you self isolating or due to symptoms not able to get out?
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Due to Covid some of our members have struggled to get online shopping slots and support.
For help with shopping, picking up prescriptions etc, please contact: Communities First, who can help allocate you a volunteer.
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To apply call 020 8207 5115 or apply online please click here
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Next Meeting
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Meetings in person are suspended in line with government advice.
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We are holding Zoom meetings for members. These are fortnightly Thursdays 1pm to 2pm
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Zoom Yoga is held on Saturday morning, voluntary contribution. Please email for details.
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Citizens Advice Bureau for help with many things including benefits, forms and support, click here
Communities First: Support adults with shopping, prescriptions and many things. Call 0208 207 5115 or click here
HertsHelp: Need support and don't know where to turn? Start with HertsHelp, They offer food support, advice on health and disability issues and so much more. Call 0300 123 4044 or click here
HertsHelp: Need support and don't know where to turn? Start with HertsHelp, They offer food support, advice on health and disability issues and so much more. Call 0300 123 4044 or click here
St Albans District Council: click here, Advice and Information
Hertfordshire community meals: Hot meals delivered, click here, Apetito Meals on Wheels
St Albans Good Neighbour Scheme for practical help and befriending, click here
Harpenden Helping Hands, for practical help and support, click here
Age UK, St Albans & District Advice, befriending, help in the home, InTouch scheme. Click here, Age UK:
Apply for help towards your towards electricity bill, click here, Warm Home Discount scheme
St Albans M.E Group funding
We would like to thank:
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Hertfordshire Community Foundation for funding for IT equipment
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local councillors for locality budget funding from Hertfordshire County Council. This will support us to continue our service going into 2021 and beyond.
The new NICE guidelines for M.E/CFS is out. If you would like more details and have input on this please see the link for M.E Association here
In memory of Markus Liebich
A library for our group has been set up thanks to donations in memory of Markus more details here
Sponsored Swim
One of our members Jon did a sponsored swim of 2 miles! He raised £480 for the group. Our hero!
A big thank you from all the group x
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Dr Sarah Myhill's Talk for Omega ME support group Oxford 2016
Discount for water bills through the Watersure Scheme is easy to apply for if you are on a low income, click here
Counselling & CBT through the NHS via self referral or your GP, click here, Wellbeing Service
New Leaf College offers free workshops for wellbeing. These are done via zoom, click here
Home-Start provide support for famillies with children up to 12 with experience of M.E, click here, Home-Start
Oxygen thereapy is avaliable people for pople with M.E/CFS/Fibromyalgia through Hertfordshire MS Therapy Centre, click here, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Carers in Herts provide advice and support for unpaid carers. Click here, website or call 01992 586969
Hertfordshire County Council Money Advice unit. Factsheets, benefits information, debt advice and other money matters, click here
Dial a ride transport provide help for those who can't use public transport, click here
​The Counselling Foundation provide free NHS or low cost counselling, click here
HCC provide help for adults at home. equipment, assessments and blue badge. Call 0300 123 4040 or click here
Need help with Water bills : Watersure scheme Click here to find out how to apply