This page offers links which have been recommended by us or our members.
Other Local Support Groups
Ipswich Fibromyalgia Group A friendly, self-help group based who meet the second Tuesday of every month for those suffering from Fibromyalgia. Meetings consist of a topic or a guest speaker and refreshments. For more information click on the link to find out who to contact, when and where they are meeting. The link is http://infolink.suffolk.gov.uk/kb5/suffolk/infolink/service.page?id=Wqz6X2UcUWw.
Positive Pals (Felixstowe)
A friendly, self-help group based in Felixstowe for those suffering from ME/CFS /Fibromyalgia and their carers. Based in Felixstowe they welcome people from across the Felixstowe area. They meet once a month in the local community centre. Visit their website www.positivepals.org
Benefit Support
Disability Advice Services (Martlesham)
The DAS are an independent advice centre in Martlesham Heath, who offer free, confidential and impartial advice to disabled people and their carers in the Suffolk Coastal area. Advice includes: Welfare benefits and appeals; Housing rights; Care, support, and adaptations to your home; Accessible transport; Employment and support to return to work; Help in a crisis and other advice. Go to
Health and wellbeing
Jo Feakes Nutrition In our March 2018 meeting, we were joined by Jo Feakes, a registered nutritional therapist with an interest in supporting people with CFS conditions. Nutrition is something which comes up time and time again in our meetings and we are delighted to be in contact with Jo. Since her talk, a few of our members have attended a one to one appointment with Jo and have really benefited from seeing her, with one member getting diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. Please check out Jo's website www.jofeakesnutrition.com.
Sleep Deprivation Blog " The Comprehensive Guide to Sleep Deprivation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment". With the massive number of people suffering with Sleep Deprivation issues across the world, Hannah Wilcher felt that creating an epic guide to inform readers of the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of it would be useful. Find it and read it here http://yoohealth.com/sleep-deprivation-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/.
Poppy's Pantry (Melton) - A place to go - Gemma loves this place. Poppy’s Pantry is a wholefood shop in Melton, near Woodbridge who specialises in ethically sourced and produced wholefood. The pantry is a social enterprise which gives people the chance to gain work skills and social interaction through catering, retail and packaging in a community environment. Poppy's Pantry is part of Realise Futures CIC. Providing products and services that create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life. No website but for more information and contact details click on https://www.localvalues.co.uk/businesses/woodbridge/poppys-pantry.
Forever Living Aloe Vera Products Aloe Vera products has many benefits. We have been visited in group a couple of times by Marion who has allowed us to try products and see the benefits. These are products some of members love so highly recommend. If you would like further information contact gemma@cfsunite.co.uk requesting details for the forever products contact and she will send them to you.
Informative Websites
Conquering Fear Spiritually - A positive guide to healing CFS Spiritually Recommended by one of our members, this website (based in Australia has lots of information useful for people with Chronic Fatigue conditions. Put together by a lady who had CFS for 10 years, this website has lots of information about the condition and suggests different ways to cope with symptoms. Why not take a look. The link is http://conqueringfearspiritually.com. ME SupportM.E. Support is one of the leading Websites on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis providing information, advice and support. To take a look at the latest information please go to www.mesupport.co.uk. Mobility Support
Jencare Mobility Ltd Their motto is "Caring is our business". Local to Ipswich Jencare is a long established family run business with a dedicated friendly, supportive and experienced team. Jencare Mobility is a company of integrity, ensuring that their products and services will improve your overall quality of life and independence. They offer a free no obligation home demonstration and survey service to ensure their products are right for your individual needs and your home. With over 2000 mobility aids, including ramps, grabs, non-slip mats, jar openers, magnifying glasses and much more there is something for everyone who needs support. For more information visit their website www.jencaremobility.co.uk.
A website designed to give information on Stairlifts to give you the right information. In particular, the link below is a page written about grants that are available to help with the cost of home adaptations for people with disabilities. The link for this is http://www.stairliftsreviews.co.uk/grants/.
Car Services
Premier Vehicle Services (PVS) With over 40 years combined experience and the owner is a good friend of Gemma's, there is no better place in Suffolk to bring your vehicle. They can service, repair, diagnose faults, fix your air con or just MOT. They pride themselves in using modern technology with an old-fashioned personal approach. Check out their website which is www.pvsipswich.com for more information or give them a call.
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