What is ME/CFS?

ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a chronic illness that affects many body systems and their functions. The formal term used currently by the medical profession is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

The changes seem particularly to affect the nervous system and immune system, but they also affect other body systems. The illness can cause profound exhaustion, muscle pain, problems with mental function such as memory loss and poor concentration, malaise and other symptoms. There are an estiated 250,000 people in the UK who suffer from ME/CFS.

The Bury and Bolton ME/CFS and FM Support Group is aimed at supporting ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferers and their carers.  

MAIN MEETINGS:

Refreshments are provided, with gluten/dairy free, etc catered for. They either have a speaker who talks to us about various topics, e.g. nutrition, equipment to help around the home, reflexology, etc. After the talk, there is usually time for members to CHAT. Other times, we have social evenings which have no speaker and are an opportunity for members to CHAT, sometimes with a bring and share buffet, or a book swap.

Carers, friends and family are more than welcome to join us. We understand you may be nervous or shy, but we are a friendly and supportive bunch. If it's your first time visiting us, please tell the person on the door, who will find a committee member to show you around.

Next main meetings at The Friends Meeting House, Silverwell Street, Bolton, BL1 1PP :

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGES!
Our meetings are now on the FOURTH Thursday of the month, a week later than previously. Same time and venue.

This will mean a bigger, closer room, it's quieter and more car parking spaces available.

Entry £1, free for carers and under 16's. Refreshments provided. We are in the nearest room.

Disabled toilet facilities. There is a small car park, on street parking and a car park next door to the right (gate will be open).

Thursday 23rd May - 7:30pm: Social Evening. Please check our social media or phone to check this is on before attending.

Thursday 27th June - 7:30pm: Social Evening. Please check our social media or phone to check this is on before attending.

Thursday 25th July - 7:30pm: Social Evening. Please check our social media or phone to check this is on before attending.

No Meeting in August
Our main meetings are either a social, or have a guest speaker. Speakers talk to us about various topics, e.g. nutrition, equipment to help around the home, reflexology, etc. After the talk, there is usually time for members to CHAT.

The social evenings have no speaker and are an opportunity for members to CHAT over tea, coffee and biscuits. Tables will be placed around the room for groups of around 5 or 6. Please help us at the end, by putting away your own chair if you are able. 

Carers are more than welcome to join us. The entrance fee is £1 (to pay for refreshments, etc) and carers are free. Refreshments are provided, with gluten/dairy free, etc catered for as well.