Walsall Fibro M.E. Support

10/10/2026

The next coffee and chat meet is October 24th 11:30-13:30
Held at the Walsall town Wharf Starbucks.
Come share some space and a cuppa with us 💜

27/09/2026

Our new Walsall Fibro ME Support WhatsApp Community is coming soon!

We’re currently setting up a new WhatsApp Community to make it easier for members to stay connected and find the information that matters to them.

The Community will bring our online communities and WhatsApp spaces together in one place, with information and updates including:

📅 Support Group meeting reminders and updates
🎨 Craft Group information and reminders
☕️ Coffee meet and chat group information and reminders
📢 Important group announcements
🔬 ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Long Covid news, research and useful information
💬 Opportunities to keep in touch with the wider Walsall Fibro ME Support community

Once everything is ready, people already connected with us on WhatsApp will be invited to join the Community if they would like to.

Not currently part of our WhatsApp group but would like to be included?

Please send us a private message through our page with your name and mobile number, or contact us using our email address, and we’ll add you to our list ready for when the Community goes live.

Please do not post your phone number or other personal details in the Facebook comments. Send them to us privately instead.

Joining the WhatsApp Community is completely optional, and we’ll share more information once it is ready to launch.

💜 Walsall Fibro ME Support 💜

26/09/2026

26/09/2026

ME/CFS and Long Covid research update

ME Research UK has shared highlights from research presented at an international post-infectious illnesses conference. Researchers reported differences involving muscle fibres, small blood vessels, energy use, cellular waste and brain tissue in people with ME/CFS and Long Covid.

Of particular interest, the muscle changes differed from those caused by prolonged bed rest, adding to evidence that these illnesses cannot simply be explained by inactivity or “deconditioning”.

Some findings have been peer-reviewed, while others are preliminary conference results awaiting full publication. No diagnostic test or new treatment has been established, but the projects offer promising directions for further biological research.

Read the full ME Research UK report:
https://www.meresearch.org.uk/islc-pais-2026-highlights-from-me-research-uk-funded-projects/

Disclaimer: This is a brief summary of current research, not medical advice. It does not convey personal opinions about ME/CFS, Long Covid or any other illness discussed.

NB: When considering information concerning groups of people with ME/CFS and those with long COVID, it is important to remember that ME/CFS is a symptom-based clinical diagnosis not a mechanistic one. It is clear there is a high degree of shared pathophysiology between ME/CFS and long COVID, and the...

24/09/2026

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24/09/2026

Free online creative event for people with ME/CFS and Long COVID

is holding a relaxed online Artist Salon where people with ME or Long COVID—including those with severe ME—and carers can share their creativity with the wider community.
Artwork, crafts, photography, poetry, writing and music are all welcome. You don’t have to present anything—you’re equally welcome to attend, watch and support others. 💙

Sunday 22 November 2026�8–9pm UK time�Online via Zoom
Free to attend�Open internationally

No registration deadline has been stated, but advance registration is required:

Register on Zoom:�https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qhwFIHFjQy-6iBv5ucHf0Q

Full event information:�https://www.meaction.net/event-details/meaction-artist-salon-2026

The Artist Salon is a creative gathering where people with ME and Long COVID, including those with severe ME and of course caregivers, can share their art, poetry, and other creative works with the wider community. Join us on 11/22/2026 at 3pm ET, and share your art! Click for details.

22/09/2026

Some lovely creations from today’s Walsall Fibro ME Support Craft Group 🎨💜

A fantastic mix of mosaic work and beautiful handmade beaded pieces from today’s session.

Our craft group is a relaxed, friendly space to get creative, have a chat and spend some time with others who understand life with Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and Long COVID.

You don’t need to be an experienced crafter — just come along and join in at your own pace.

Family, carers and support workers welcome to come along with you for free.

Accessible toilet and refreshments available too.

Big thank you to Wendy for supporting our members today with their creations, your hard work is always shown in what others produce ❤️

🧵 Walsall Fibro M.E. Support Craft Group
📍 The Creative Walsall Creative Factory
📅 Fourth Tuesday of each month
🕛 12pm–2pm
💷 £4 per person

We’d love to see you at the next one! 💙💜❤️💛

21/09/2026

It is imperative that the NHS recognises the urgent need to address the gap in healthcare provision for individuals with severe M.E.

Please show your support and add your name to the open letter:

It is imperative that the NHS recognises the urgent need to address the gap in healthcare provision for individuals with severe M.E. Please join me and add your name to this open letter:

19/09/2026

Coffee & Meet-Up — Walsall 💙💜❤️💛

Sometimes it’s just nice to sit with people who get it.
We’re holding another relaxed, informal coffee and catch-up at Walsall Starbucks for people living with ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Long COVID.

There’s no pressure and no expectations. You don’t need to stay for the whole time, you don’t have to be particularly chatty, and there’s nothing you need to prepare. Come as you are, grab yourself a drink, and spend a little time around people who understand what living with these conditions can be like.

I’ll also bring some colouring along for anyone who would prefer something quiet to do while we chat — completely optional, of course.

This isn’t a formal support meeting, just a gentle opportunity for some company, conversation and connection over coffee.

📍 Walsall Starbucks�📅 26/09/2026�⏰ 11:30-13:30

If you’d like to come along, show up, comment below or send us a message. New faces are very welcome. 💜

Walsall Fibro ME Support�Supporting people affected by Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and Long COVID.