Helpful Links

This page offers links to other websites and services, which have been recommended by us or our members which you may find useful. 

Updated August 2023

CFS Support

East Coast Community Health Care

A specialist NHS service that seeks to meet the needs of people who have a diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) also referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

They offer an outpatient service throughout Suffolk and Norfolk.  This is via face-to-face appointments, email and telephone and in a small number of cases, home visits

Visit https://me.ecch.org for more information. 

Action for ME

Action for M.E. is the only charity in the UK supporting people with M.E. of all ages and our services have often been referred to as a 'lifeline' by those who have accessed them. We are working to ensure that adults, children, young people and families living with M.E. are supported during this unprecedented time, and beyond. 

There is lots of useful information and support ono their website below. 

Visit https://www.actionforme.org.uk.

The ME Assocuation


The ME Association has been providing expert help since 1980. We understand the challenges faced by people with ME/CFS and Long Covid and believe that nobody should struggle alone. 

They have established an excellent reputation and consistently deliver high standards of support, provide reliable and timely information, welcome medical training, effective campaigning, and we make prudent investments into medical research. 

They are committed to improving health and social care and ensuring that anyone with symptoms or a diagnosis has access to excellent medical services when they need them.

There is lots of useful information and support ono their website below. 

Visit https://meassociation.org.uk

Disability and Benefit Advice

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

https://daseastsuffolk.wordpress.com for more information. 

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

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.

Other Informative or useful Websites or places

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. 

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.  

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.