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Sheffield ME & Fibromyalgia Group
United Kingdom
Приєднався 2 бер 2015
Benefits Info Session 30 April 2024 Final
This Benefits and Social Care Information and Q&A session provides an update on some key changes announced recently, focusing on:
- Spring Budget on 6 March and what this means.
- Changes to the health assessments for PIP/UC.
- Universal Credit Migration
- Cost of Living
The second half of the session was a Q&A.
About Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group
Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group is a UK charity supporting people with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and long covid in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, and raising awareness of the conditions. Find more information about our charity and its activities at www.sheffieldmegroup.co.uk/
If you wish to donate a little something to support our work, please visit www.sheffieldmegroup.co.uk/donate
Subscribe to our UA-cam channel for recordings of other educational events related to long covid, ME/CFS and fibromyalgia.
Keep updated about our next events via our:
Facebook page: SheffieldMEandFibromyalgiaGroup
Twitter: sheffieldmefm
Website: www.sheffieldmegroup.co.uk/news
Or subscribe to our mailing list (at the bottom of any of our website's pages).
- Spring Budget on 6 March and what this means.
- Changes to the health assessments for PIP/UC.
- Universal Credit Migration
- Cost of Living
The second half of the session was a Q&A.
About Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group
Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group is a UK charity supporting people with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and long covid in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, and raising awareness of the conditions. Find more information about our charity and its activities at www.sheffieldmegroup.co.uk/
If you wish to donate a little something to support our work, please visit www.sheffieldmegroup.co.uk/donate
Subscribe to our UA-cam channel for recordings of other educational events related to long covid, ME/CFS and fibromyalgia.
Keep updated about our next events via our:
Facebook page: SheffieldMEandFibromyalgiaGroup
Twitter: sheffieldmefm
Website: www.sheffieldmegroup.co.uk/news
Or subscribe to our mailing list (at the bottom of any of our website's pages).
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Talk - Working, or returning to work, with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and/or long COVID
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A presentation and Q&A with Jon Dale, Senior Adviser at Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS - www.sohas.co.uk/) about support available to stay in work or return after a period of sickness absence. Including advice and information on Access to Work and reasonable adjustments. About Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group is a UK charity supporti...
Gut Microbes as Cause and Treatment of ME/CFS
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SCIENCE FROM YOUR SOFA: Research update on Gut Microbes as Cause and Treatment of ME/CFS Guest speaker: Professor Simon Carding, Research Leader, Gut Microbes in Health and Disease, Quadram Institute. Evidence suggests ME/CFS patients have immune abnormalities including immune deficiency and autoimmunity that may be related to or perhaps even driven by disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract...
Vascular pathology in post-viral conditions: the role of Microclots
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SCIENCE FROM YOUR SOFA Research update on microclots and how they may relate to long term symptoms in long COVID and ME/CFS. Guest speakers: Distinguished Professor Resia Pretorius of Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and Dr Caroline Dalton of Sheffield Hallam University This event was hosted by Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group, a UK charity supporting people with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia a...
Challenging a benefit decision
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Recording of our online benefits info session on the 21.11.2022, providing information on mandatory reconsiderations and appeals for benefits. Facilitated by Ellie, one of our benefits advisers.
PIP reviews explained
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Recording of our online benefits info session on the 13.10.2022, providing information about PIP reviews. Facilitated by Ellie, one of our benefits advisers.
New PIP claims explained
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Recording of our online benefits info session on the 11.11.2022, providing information to those thinking of making a first PIP claim. Facilitated by Ellie, one of our benefits advisers.
DecodeME - the world’s largest genetic study to understand ME/CFS
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Presentation and Q&A with principal investigator Prof Chris Ponting. This project aims to find genetic causes of why people become ill with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This research should help the understanding of the disease. The study is being led by Professor Chris Ponting of the Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit at the University of Edinburgh. ...
Q&A on Long Covid with Gez Medinger
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We were delighted to host investigative science journalist, author and filmmaker Gez Medinger for a Question and Answer session about Long Covid. The audience comprised people living with long covid, professionals and carers. Questions were collated before the event and also asked live to Gez. This recording is suitable for patients, families, health professionals, local support groups, and the...
Making the new NICE guideline work for people with ME - Dr Charles Shepherd
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Making the new NICE guideline work for people with ME - Dr Charles Shepherd This event was particularly aiming at healthcare professionals. The new NICE guideline was published in October 2021 after years of campaigning from patients and advocates. It covers the diagnosis and management of ME/CFS, and contains important changes compared to the previous version. Dr Shepherd has produced a handou...
Progress and challenges for a ME/CFS diagnosis - Prof Ron Davis and Janet Dafoe
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Progress and Challenges for a Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis - with Prof Ron Davis and Janet Dafoe Abstract: A significant portion of the Stanford Genome Technology Center’s advanced technologies are being focused on myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), which afflicts up to an estimated approximately two million people in the United Stat...
Fundamentals of Fibromyalgia - Des Quinn from FMA UK
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This is a presentation on the basics of fibromyalgia and how it affects the large community of people who live with it every day. We will dip into some of the science of fibromyalgia and the research that underpins what we know of the condition today. We will also speak about the charity FMA UK, its mission and its activities. Relevant for anyone who wishes to be introduced to fibromyalgia, or ...
Marie's headshave
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In May 2021, one of our members, Marie, shaved her head to raise money to fund accessible art classes for people living with severe ME, surpassing her goal of £1200.
Q&A on fibromyalgia with Cort Johnson of Health Rising
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Cort Johnson, founder and director of Health Rising (www.healthrising.org/), presents the latest research on fibromyalgia and answers your questions. This talk was hosted by the Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group. www.sheffieldmegroup.co.uk/ Additional resources kindly shared by Cort Johnson: Neuroinflammation Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Gulf War Illness - the Widespread Neuroinfla...
Metabolic health and strategies for managing body weight
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Isabel and Sue talk about metabolic health and how to manage your body weight
How to make the most of your food at home
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How to make the most of your food at home
Nutritional support for energy production
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Nutritional support for energy production
POTS (a remarkable condition) - Talk by Dr Sanjay Gupta
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POTS (a remarkable condition) - Talk by Dr Sanjay Gupta
Singing group Thursdays 11am - Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group
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Singing group Thursdays 11am - Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group
Christmas storytelling by our charity's Patron Berlie Doherty
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Christmas storytelling by our charity's Patron Berlie Doherty
Discussion with Dr David Tuller on the NICE draft guideline for ME
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Discussion with Dr David Tuller on the NICE draft guideline for ME
Seeing the big picture: ME, Fibromyalgia, MUS, FND and Long Covid - Dr Diane O'Leary
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Seeing the big picture: ME, Fibromyalgia, MUS, FND and Long Covid - Dr Diane O'Leary
A secret weapon - Energy management in chronic illness
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A secret weapon - Energy management in chronic illness
ME/CFS in children and young people 24-09-2020
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ME/CFS in children and young people 24-09-2020
#MillionsMissing Sheffield 2020 Video of Livestream
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#MillionsMissing Sheffield 2020 Video of Livestream
Gut Microbes in Health & Disease with Prof. Simon Carding
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Gut Microbes in Health & Disease with Prof. Simon Carding