About Us

About the 25% M.E.Group

There are approximately 200,000 people in the UK who suffer from M.E. Some do recover. However, approximately 25% of sufferers remain long term ill and severely disabled by the disease. Many are left isolated, housebound or even bedbound by the effects of the illness. It affects people from all walks of life, all age groups and can strike when you are least expecting it.

The 25% M.E. Group exists to support all who have the severe form of M.E. and those who care for them. This includes people who are housebound, bedbound and wheelchair users.

Our Patron is the Countess of Mar, who has a Message for us. Our medical advisor is Dr. Betty Dowsett. We have lottery funding support for 2 part time secretarial and clerical workers.

At present there is no other organisation concerned specifically with the needs of the severely affected.

This website is devoted to providing support to this group

What services do we offer?

	Twice yearly 40 page Newsletter
	Annual mailings containing information suitable for ME Awareness Week
	Regularly updated Contact List for Members
	Practical and Emotional Support
	Advocacy/Welfare Advice & Assistance
	Telephone Support Helpline
	Resource Library Loan Service/Medical Advice Sheets Service
	Raising Funds to Promote & Support ME Medical Research Institutions
	Various Fundraising Initiatives
	Six Special Interest Groups organised by Members including: - Art Club, Talking Book Service, Round Robin Tape/Talking Letters, 25% Links Group, Meditation Group, Prayer Group
	Listening Ear Telephone and Welcome Service for members
	MCS Telephone Support Helpline

If you are a severely affected ME sufferer, carer, or just interested in finding out more about our group, please read the Joining Us Section for more information and details regarding membership of the group.