Helpful Links

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



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.
 
Poppy's Pantry (Melton) Not so much a link but a place to go. 
 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 coupl 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. IUf you would like further information contact gemma@cfsuniter.co.uk requesting detauils for the forever products contact and she will ssend 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. 

Get well from ME
One of our local chaps Giles has launched videos to raise awareness of ME. Giles has ME himself and in his videos talk about subjects including; what ME is and the symptoms, how it affects the lives of people who have it; the importance of rest, pacing, sleep and relaxation; alternative treatments and coping with stress. The link to Giles website is; http://www.getwellfrom.me.uk/.  
 
ME Support
M.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.

Grants for Stairlifts
 

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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