Fibromyalgia Action UK

Fibromyalgia Action UK (FMA UK) is the UK's national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by fibromyalgia. We provide comprehensive information, resources, and support to individuals, families, and health professionals.

Our services include:

  • Free information packs about fibromyalgia, available to any address in the UK.
  • National helpline for advice and support (Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm).
  • Benefits helpline for guidance on financial support (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10am–12pm).
  • Booklets and resources for patients, young people, and health professionals.
  • Local support groups across the UK, offering social connection and shared coping strategies.
  • Conferences, events, and awareness campaigns to educate and connect the fibromyalgia community.
  • Legal and benefits advice via website contacts and specialist partners.

FMA UK is run by volunteers, many of whom have fibromyalgia themselves, ensuring our support is empathetic and informed by lived experience.

How to access:

  • Request a free information pack online or by phone.
  • Call our helplines for advice and support.
  • Find and join a local support group through our website or by contacting your regional coordinator.
  • Health professionals can request an educational pack for their practice.

All services are free of charge. We rely on donations and fundraising to continue our work. Please consider supporting us to help improve the lives of people with fibromyalgia.

Service statistics
75% of referrals accepted
Categories:
Day centres
Benefits advice and assessment
Adult carers advice and support
Financial advice and support
Legal advice
Connecting with others
Helping with money
Information and advice
Mental health
Services for older people
Support for carers
Support with employment
Support with housing
Service access criteria:

Anyone affected by fibromyalgia, including patients, families, carers, and health professionals, can access our services. No formal diagnosis or referral is required. All resources and helplines are free and open to anyone in the UK.

Additional needs catered for:
N/A
fibromyalgia, support, helpline, information pack, benefits advice, local groups, awareness, patient resources, volunteering, legal advice
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