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About Us

R&K Committee members

Based in SW London, we're a volunteer run self-help group. We welcome members from Richmond, Kingston, surrounding areas or further afield. 

 

We provide support and information to anyone affected by ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) or an associated chronic condition, including Long Covid and Lyme.

Our purpose is to reduce isolation, provide support and information, reach new members, improve treatment and services and raise public awareness of ME and its devastating effect on lives.

Our stall at Teddington Hospital
2 R&K members

We aim to be a positive, uplifting and informative group. Many of us have made new friends through joining the group and find the support and understanding of other members to be of great help in coping with this most isolating of illnesses.

What we do

  • Newsletters and email Bulletins at least six times a year. 

  • Member chat meet-ups, online on Zoom and in local cafes. 

  • Regular quieter online meetings on Zoom, including  mindfulness, crafting and silent reading. 

  • Details of all forthcoming events are in our Events Diary and are e-mailed to members. 

  • Two WhatsApp groups, one for young adults, the other for members of all ages.

  • Private (closed) e-mail chat group.  

  • Free Postal Library and TechBank 

  • This website, packed with interesting information ... if we do say it ourselves! 

  • Facebook, Instagram and X social media feeds

  • Signposting to professional benefits help and support

  • Signposting to local services and support

  • Periodic fundraising and ME awareness raising events

If you have ME or an associated chronic condition, or care for someone who does, you're very welcome to join us

We are a not-for-profit organisation recognised as charitable by HMRC for tax purposes .
We're not registered with the Charity Commission because our turnover is under £5,000 p.a.

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