Articles
The success of Jill Liman head shave
- Details
- Category: General Information
- Published on Thursday, 24 November 2016 11:22
- Hits: 3803
We have written recently about Jill planning to shave her head to raise awareness about fibromyalgia and funds for FMA UK. We are pleased to say that Jill’s head shave went very well and she looks fabulous now! Jill has raised £500 so far to support our work and she has raised a great level of awareness locally via social media and media articles. We would like to say thank you and congratulate to Jill.
To read the story in the Halsted Gazette, where Jill shares the impact her awareness campaign had, go to http://www.halsteadgazette.co.uk/news/14923365.Fibromyalgia_patient_shaves_head_for_charity_which_supported_her/
To donate visit Jill’s JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jill-Limanhavingherhairshavedoff
Highlights
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
Our professionally printed Information pack on fibromyalgia can be found here to view. You will also receive a free copy on request. We also have a booklet for young people with fibromyalgia that you can obtain on request and will be on the website soon.
FMA UK has recently changed some of its telephone numbers for helplines and groups. Please check here for more information on the New Contact Numbers if required.
FMA UK offers a range of support and information including:
- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
- Benefits Helpline 0300 999 0055 (10am - 12pm Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Complimentary information booklets for doctors and other professionals (fully referenced)
- Books and videos
- Website Contacts with legal specialists
- Conferences
- Local support group and helpline contacts
The charity is run by volunteers, most of whom have fibromyalgia.
If your Health Care Professional needs some education in fibromyalgia you can request that an FMA UK Health Professionals Pack is sent out to them. All we need is the name of the Health CareProfessional and the address of their practice. We will then send a pack to their surgery addressed from us to them.
You can request a medical pack using this form.
You can find a Support Group near you by contacting the Regional Coordinator for your area. If there does not happen to be a support group near you then maybe you can join with some other members and set one up. Support groups provide a social benefit as well as the opportunity to share tips on coping with fibro. They come in all shapes and sizes and we are often told how they have helped people.
