Voluntary organisation – last updated: 9 December 2008
Primary interest: Health
Activity: Support
Primary beneficiaries: Chronic conditions
Area of activity: Berkshire-wide
Telephone: 01189 332219
Email: jomarsh10@hotmail.com Web site: www.fmauk.org
The aim of our group is to provide support and information to Fibromyalgia (FM) sufferers and their families and friends. It is hoped that by meeting fellow sufferers and exchanging information about the symptoms, treatments and help available, we will arrive at a better understanding of this syndrome. The emphasis is not, however, on symptoms but on a positive attitude and copiing strtegies. By having a support group we can also raise awareness of FM in the community and especially with medical professionals. There is also an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fibromyalgia (chaired by the Reading East MP Rob Wilson) and our group is very involved with this and raising awareness nationally.
Contact details as above
Reading Fibromyalgia Support Group, Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, READING, RG30 4EJ
Meetings help sufferers to realise they are not alone with this debilitating illness. We give support, information and a range of speakers from the Pain Clinic, Benefits and alternative therapies. We help sufferers learn to manage their condition to enable them to take control.
Mrs Jo Marsh - Volunteer
