Sheffield charity extends its services to help victims of long covid

A Sheffield charity which helps people living with chronic illness is expanding its service to help deal with ongoing effects of coronavirus.
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As a response to the growing number of people experiencing long covid, where symptoms remain for longer than the expected two weeks, and for some people last many months, Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group has opened its doors to help.

This decision was made because some of the most common symptoms related to long covid, such as fatigue and brain fog, are also experienced by people with ME/CFS.

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ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia are long-term, chronic illnesses which often make it very hard for people to manage their lives on a daily basis and to engage in social life.

A spokesman said: “We really want to make sure anyone experiencing long covid knows that support is out there.”

Since 2003, the Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group has been supporting people with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia, and those who care for people with these illnesses, across South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire.

The charity offiers welfare benefits and social care advocacy; runs social and wellbeing activities, currently taking place online, including quizzes, craft sessions and mindfulness; share information about these conditions with the aim of raising public awareness; enabling members to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

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Ellie Jones, welfare benefits officer at Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group said: “We’ve hosted a wide range of expert speakers and their talks are available to re-watch on our website.

"We build community! Our members provide valuable mutual support by sharing their tips and experiences

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