Our new online benefits info sessions
Our benefits adviser Ellie has organised a series of 1-hour info sessions on benefits, where she'll be presenting info slides and then...
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Pippa
Sep 9, 20223 min read
💙 Cost Of Living Support 💜
Our benefits & social care team can give information, support, and advice about the Cost Of Living. Here's information on support available.
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Pippa
Jul 18, 20223 min read
🌞 HOT WEATHER TIPS 🌞
This current heatwave is tough for anyone, but it's extra hard for people with chronic illnesses. Not only can the heat exacerbate our...
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SMEFG
Feb 18, 20223 min read
ONLINE TALK with Dr Charles Shepherd: Making the new NICE guideline work for people with ME
You can find the recording of this event on this page. You can also access the handout for this talk prepared by our guest. Many thanks...
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SMEFG
Jan 7, 20222 min read
We're hiring a part-time welfare benefits and social care adviser!
Job title: Welfare benefits and social care adviser Hours: 18 hours/week (flexible hours policy) Salary: £22,947 pro rata Start date: as...
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SMEFG
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Get £140 off your energy bill this winter
You can apply for £140 off your energy bill over winter 2021-22 through the Warm Home Discount Scheme. Although the Gov.uk website states...
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SMEFG
Sep 20, 20211 min read
Did you get your PIP award at a tribunal?
When you are awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reassesses your claim every couple...
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SMEFG
Aug 5, 20211 min read
A new network for local ME support groups
A network is building up between local ME support groups around the UK. The aim is to meet on a regular basis to discuss and share best...
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SMEFG
May 24, 20212 min read
Help to pay for a mobility scooter
Tony, one of our members, has found freedom through his new mobility scooter which was paid for with help from the RAF Benevolent Fund....
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SMEFG
Mar 12, 20211 min read
Reaching out to Long Covid sufferers
In response to the growing awareness of Long Covid, or Post Covid, we have opened up our services to anyone in South Yorkshire and North...
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SMEFG
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Intro to social care
On Tuesday 2nd of Feb, 2-3pm Sarah and Ellie will be running an introduction to social care session on Zoom. We will cover what support...
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SMEFG
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Support to access social care
If you need help getting by day-to-day, you might be able to get help through social care. Support you might be able to access includes:...
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SMEFG
Dec 3, 20201 min read
Flu jab - Who is eligible?
This document summarises eligibility criteria for the flu jab: 1- People who are 65+ 2- People with certain health conditions (see the...
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SMEFG
Nov 6, 20201 min read
Received a letter from the DWP? Don't panic!
Reviews and reassessments for PIP were suspended during the first lockdown. Over the summer, renewals started back up, however, we are...
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SMEFIBG
Aug 13, 20194 min read
Pacing is a simple concept. So why do I find it so hard?
Living with a chronic illness like ME/CFS creates many challenges. Along with the multitude of symptoms, we also have to learn to adapt...
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