Our Support Group's Main Aims
The Devizes & Wiltshire Fibromyalgia Support Group (registered charity 1070441) aims to give help, support and advice to those people who have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome, ME/C.F.S., and to people with other related illnesses.
We also give help, support and advice to their Carers and members of their families.
We can help and advise on:
· claiming Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance (AA);
· how to get help with personal care and around the house;
· how to get diagnosed by seeing a consultant
Profile of Services
· an advice and support help-line;
· a monthly Newsletter;
· loan of books and videos on Fibromyalgia;
· loan some relief equipment;
· monthly members' meetings;
· access to fax, scanner, TV/Video, projector/screen and laptop.
Regular Meetings:
Our meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 19:00 at The Jubilee Buildings, 32 Market Place, Chippenham.
We cover the following areas: Kennet, North Wiltshire, West Wiltshire, Salisbury, Trowbridge, and Swindon. Our members (86 at present) are men and women of all age groups.
Fibromyalgia Association UK
The national association has brought together a Fibromyalgia All Party Parliamentary Group to work towards the Government's recognition of Fibromyalgia. With recognition will come research, increased awareness and better understanding.
The Devizes and Wiltshire Fibromyalgia Support Group works alongside Fibromyalgia Association UK to bring awareness and recognition about Fibromyalgia.
Contact Details
Marylyn Restarick is the support group's Chair. She can be contacted through the Helpline. You also can contact Vivian on 01249 715547 (10-4).
Our email address is: help@fibromyalgia-wiltshire.org.uk
Our Helpline: 01249 446411
The Swindon Helpline: 01793 651526 (Linda Gale)
Please use our helpline and come to our meetings to meet others with Fibromyalgia.
Disclaimer:
“The information provided by Devizes & Wiltshire Fibromyalgia Support Group (DWFSG) is intended to provide general information only. Please consult your GP on specific medical questions. The information contained in any handouts, information sheets or newsletters is not intended as a substitute for professional advice or to be used for self-diagnoses. Any new symptoms should always be reported to your GP. Check with your GP before undertaking any new treatment/exercise programme. Although the information given is taken from reliable sources, it does not necessarily infer endorsement by DWFSG, nor Fibromyalgia Assocation UK. DWFSG cannot be held responsible for omissions and/or errors.”
This website has been developed with support from CVS North Wiltshire. For information on the help available to local voluntary groups and charities, contact John McDonald, the Support & Development Officer on 01249 654089 or email john@cvsnw.org.uk.
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