Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
ME/CFS Charities
Action for ME is charitable organisation and self-help group based in the United Kingdom and dedicated to helping people with M.E
Hampshire Friends with M.E. is a friendly support group for people affected by ME/CFS. They have members across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Local Resources
Advice Portsmouth
Advice Portsmouth provides free, independent, impartial and confidential social welfare advice in the fields of debt, welfare benefits, employment, housing, family and consumer law to people living in Portsmouth.
Positive Minds
Positive Minds supports city residents struggling to cope with difficulties and distress. They can help if you are in despair about anything - such as housing, money, relationships, work, bereavement, leaving the armed forces or living away from home at university - or suffering low mood, anxiety or a feeling of hopelessness.
Adult Social Care
Adult Social Care in Portsmouth helps support elderly and vulnerable residents. The services are available to adults (18+) living in postcodes between PO1 and PO6.
Resources for Professionals:
BACME: The British Association for CFS/ME is a multidisciplinary organisation for UK professionals who are involved in the delivery of clinically effective services for patients with ME/CFS.
Movement, Mindfulness and relaxation
Mindfulness exercises for everyday life |
From Solent NHS Trust youtube page |
Free-to-download mindfulness meditation exercises |
ME/CFS Documents:
Pacing and Management for ME/CFS
Covid-19 Information
COVID-19 Health & Wellbeing - https://www.solent.nhs.uk/covid-19-health-and-wellbeing-resources/
FACE COVID - How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis (by Russ Harris) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpHUYM
Help available if you are vulnerable and living in Hampshire - https://www.solent.nhs.uk/covid-19-referrals-for-vulnerable-people/