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Mindfulness Course 23/09/19
If you have not already done so please put your name down for this 8 week course. Free to Mesig members. It is being run by Sheila and Damon and is being held at St Andrews Church, Pen-Y-lan Road, Cardiff CF24 3PB.
Millions Missing International ME Day
Dear all, Yesterday was a big day as we unified in person, virtually or remotely for the Millions Missing, International ME Day. We were fortunate to have dry weather in Cardiff and MESIG volunteers and media students led the public-facing visibility event with such...
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Listen to MESiG on Barry Radio (Friday 12th May 2017).
Mesig will be on Barry Radio this morning 10.15am raising awareness about ME and the concert planned for tomorrow 6.30pm in Freedom Church. Tickets still available.
Thank You to our Digital Students! | #SpeakforME
MESIG would like to thank the amazing and wonderful digital media students and Naomi Dunstan for all that they have done in supporting MESIG in raising awareness. Thank you very much for all of your hard work, amazing compassion and dedication, not to mention great...
Listen to MESiG on Radio Cardiff (Wednesday 3rd May 2017).
Mesig will be on Radio Cardiff this Wednesday at 2pm with Samantha. Talking about ME Awareness Event May 13th.
Thank You and Goodbye | #SpeakforME
Today officially marks the end of our #SpeakforME campaign. Over the past four weeks we’ve discussed ME and how it turns lives upside down, the support and advocacy work of MESiG, gained the support of local Assembly Member Julie Morgan, discovered what it is like...
Caring for ME | Dee’s #SpeakforME Story
Dee’s story is not only about her daughter’s illness, it is a moving testimony of what it’s like to care for a loved one with ME. The feeling of powerlessness knowing there is no cure, whilst maintaining strength and hope for them. Dee began caring for her...
Living with ME | Emelyne’s #SpeakforME Story
In today's Living with ME story we are joined by Emelyne, a sufferer of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis for the last five years. Emelyne’s story began in her final year of university with what appeared at the time to be a strong flu. After being passed from GP to GP, and...
Living with ME | Mary’s #SpeakforME Story
ME dramatically changed Mary’s life. Her story starts following the joy of becoming a mother for the first time. After the birth she started developing, what she now realises, were the first symptoms of ME. But, at the time these symptoms were mistaken as part...
#SpeakforME | Julie Morgan AM
Joining the #SpeakforME campaign this week is Julie Morgan, Assembly Member for Cardiff North. Julie met us in the Senedd to speak out for her constituents suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis, and all those suffering from ME/CFS in the UK. Throughout the...
MESiG Awareness Week Concert 2017
Tickets available now on Eventbrite MESiG is delighted to invite you to our ME Awareness Concert on May 13th, as part of ME Awareness Week 2017 and the culmination of our #SpeakforME campaign. We are being joined by a fantastic line up of artists including Sororitas,...
Christalla’s #SpeakforME Story
For the first of our five #SpeakforME interviews we are joined by Christalla Bailey, who charts her journey from sufferer to Chair of ME Support in Glamorgan. Her story is a testimony to the numerous challenges facing those who advocate for ME, and the even...
MESiG invites you to #SpeakforME
This April ME Support in Glamorgan invites you to #SpeakforME. To speak out for the 250,000 people suffering from ME in the UK. To speak up for the quarter of sufferers who are housebound. To speak for an invisible illness that devastates lives. Over the next four...
AGM Awareness Event to AGM and Speaker.
ME Support In Glamorgan are holding their Annual General Meeting Saturday 22nd April 2017 2-5pm. We invite you as members to attend and vote in your committee. Anyone who is interested in coming on board, please let us know. From 3pm, the event is open to all. We have...
St Davids Day Fund Raiser
Nick Tatham will be running the St.Davids day race to raise funds for ME Support In Glamorgan on 5th March 2017. Supporters are welcome. You can visit the race website here.
MESiG Christmas Party
All welcome, members, friends, family, carers, partners. Please contact us to let us know you are coming or if you need a lift.
Action for M.E. Conference & AGM
Action for M.E.’s 2016 conference asked how we can we collaborate more effectively to better meet the needs of people with
M.E. at a local, national and international level.
Living with Lyme Disease
Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and heath areas. They feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. Ticks that carry the bacteria...
Missing millions explained
#MEAction is an international network of patients empowering each other to fight for health equality for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
Welsh Assembly Petition Sept 2014
The following report was read out at petition handover to the welsh assembly by MESiG 16th September 2014 Who We Are MESIG( ME Support In Glamorgan). A support group for people with M.E. We have been established since 1988. Each member of the committee have been...
Presentation of Petition to Welsh Assembly
MESiG presented a petition to the Welsh Assembly asking for a clinic and medical team trained in ME to provide services for those affected. The point was made that Mark Drakeford the Health Minister stated that help is on the way for people with neurological...
Presentation by ME Support In Glamorgan to Welsh Assembly
MESiG are asking for services for people with M.E in the form of a clinic with M.E specialist and M.E trained team. The above petition has now closed. There with be a presentation this Tuesday 16th September 2014 on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay at 1pm....
Mesig launch e petition for M.E services
e-Petition: A Dedicated Support Team for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.),Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Sufferers in South East Wales We call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ensure that a dedicated Consultant/Clinic...
MESiG presents M.E film ‘Voices From The Shadows’ coming to Penarth cinema.
A film about M.E coming to Penarth cinema. Monday 12th May 2014 2pm In conjunction with ME awareness week. Tickets available from 02920 713201 Penarth Pavilion Pier or from Eventbrite or Mesig 02920762347 Tickets cost £4. All profits go to research. Mesig advise...
M.E AGM / Awareness Event
11-12: Mesig AGM (members) 12.30: Welcome (public) 1.00: Speaker Dr Charles Shepherd 1.40: Break 2.00: Question and Answer time 3.00: DLA/PIP Benefit Presentation Graeme Butterworth 3.15: M.E Art Exhibition by Life With Art 5.00: End Benefit Advisor available...
Valentines Day Fundraiser
14th February 2013 Glenwood Church, Pentwyn 7-10pm £10 ticket Join in simple Zumba moves to Christian music or/and come watch a variety of performances. Nibbles included. Two short talks on M.E and Human Trafficking. We (mesig) are aiming with your help to raise £3000...