West Lothian Fibromyalgia Support Group

01/09/2021

Many of our members have additional health issues as well as fibromyalgia and are rather nervous about resuming regular face to face meetings at the moment. However we are trying to remain connected via zoom which, although not perfect, is better than nothing. We may also be able to meet outdoors at some point in one of West Lothian’s lovely green spaces. If you would be interested in attending a zoom meeting or an outdoor meeting please message me your email address and I will add you to our list.

02/05/2021

As part of preparing for international awareness day on May 12th, we are looking for feedback about a new Facebook group that we will launch.

If you could fill in this form and share with others it would be appreciated.

👉 https://forms.office.com/r/x14agbJT1S

14/12/2020

Unfortunately our group hasn't been able to meet at all this year. While this is difficult for people who are already members of the group it is even more of a challenge to those who are new to the fibro world or who find living with fibro more of a strain than usual due to all the uncertainty.

While we remain in limbo we are managing to have some meetings via zoom, really just a cuppa and a catch up. We can also be contacted via messenger and facebook posts and if you really need someone to talk to we will try to arrange a phone call at a mutually convenient time, please just message us and we will be in touch as soon as we are able.

12/05/2019

24/04/2019

Our next meeting is Sunday 28th April, 1.30pm - 3.30pm in West Calder Community Centre. All welcome. Yoga teacher Elaine Bingham will lead a gentle exercise session suitable for chronic pain sufferers, followed by social time and refreshments. Hope you can come.

12/03/2019

Our next meeting is on Sunday 17th March, 1pm in West Calder Community centre. Tea/coffee & cake supplied. All welcome.

21/02/2019

This is the governments response to the petition regarding the prescribing of cannabis for those suffering from chronic conditions.

In the UK we are in the position where medical ma*****na has now been legalised but can only be prescribed through hospital consultants and for specific medical ailments, which currently excludes fibromyalgia. UK Fibromyalgia feels now is the time for a change in the law.

09/02/2019

Our next meeting is on Sunday 17th February in West Calder Community Centre, Dickson St, West Calder 1.30 - 3.30. There will be a speaker and a demo of seated yoga and how it can help fibromyalgia sufferers. Free tea/coffee and home baking/biscuits. All welcome.

03/02/2019

Please sign this petition as this legislation will help so many fibromyalgia sufferers.
Thank you

In the UK we are in the position where medical ma*****na has now been legalised but can only be prescribed through hospital consultants and for specific medical ailments, which currently excludes fibromyalgia. UK Fibromyalgia feels now is the time for a change in the law.

19/10/2018

As we were so lucky to have won the £3,000 YPI prize all membership fees for the session 2018/2019 have been waived. Tea/coffee etc will still be supplied at each meeting free of charge.

19/10/2018

Our next meeting is on Sunday 22nd October 1.30-12.30 in West Calder Community Centre. This week's meeting will be focusing on papercrafting with a demonstration and a chance to make something unique. All welcome.