MENorth East, charitable organisation and support for ME Sufferers in the Consett and Derwentside area and throughout County Durham and the North East
This charitable organisation covering an area from the Scottish Borders to North Yorkshire and including North-Cumbria, supports sufferers of ME, (Myalgic Encephalitis) and carers, including those in Consett, Derwentside and The Wear Valley.
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1000 adult members, 250 young people
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Charity open to callers 9am to 5pm.
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The MENE charity achieved the quality standard 'Investor in People' in 2003
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charity has free membership
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comprehensive information/care pack about the illness and the charity's services, aims and objectives
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charity newsletters for adults and young people
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the ME North East charity hosts a local group in Stanley near Consett and others throughout the North East plus conferences, seminars and workshops.
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dedicated service for young members of the charity including home visits in the Consett and Derwentside area and advocacy by the charity on behalf of families
Care and information for ME sufferers in Consett, Derwentside, The Wear Valley and County Durham
As a result of recommendations by the UK's Chief Medical Officer, this charitable organisation has been instrumental in setting up:
4 CFS/ME therapy teams in the North East
The teams are actively seeing patients (500 in the first year of operation).
The charity's Chief Executive is currently Chair of the Northern CFS/ME Network
Please mention The Best of Consett when contacting the ME North East charitable organisation and see details of upcoming donation-raising events such as abseiling on the Tyne at www.menortheast.org