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Mother's and daughter's quest to help fibromyalgia sufferers
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- Published on Friday, 16 September 2016 11:58
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Jayne Hammond will sky dive to support FMA UK work because her daughter, Hayley Hammond, lives with fibromyalgia. Hayley told us: ‘’I am raising funds for FMA UK through a number of events, including a Raffle and Bake Sale. This is leading up to a charity skydive which is being done by my AMAZING mother Jayne (and at almost 60 years of age!!).
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2014, after having symptoms since 2009. We want to help raise awareness for this condition as few people know what it is and the effect is has on people who have it. Hoping this leads to better understanding and better treatment of people with the condition.’’
To donate to Hayley’s and Jayne’s JustGiving page visit:
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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.
