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Pain and Fatigue
Local Support
Harry’s Hydro – Frome
Harry’s Hydro is a hydrotherapy pool offering individual-led sessions and group exercise classes.
Live Well with Pain Course – Frome
A six-week course to help people living with persistent pain. Learn more about your condition and gain confidence in managing your health. Held at Frome Medical Practice.
Mojo Moves – Frome
Dance and exercise classes to support physical and mental health. Includes free online seated sessions for people with long-term conditions like MS, arthritis, and chronic fatigue.
M.E. and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Group – Frome
A friendly monthly support group for people affected by M.E. and chronic fatigue.
Bath Centre for Fatigue Services
Specialist support for adults with long-term fatigue, including M.E., cancer-related fatigue, and conditions like MS.
Long-Term Condition Support Group – Frome
A peer support group for people with long-term conditions like fibromyalgia. First Thursday of each month, 10:30am to 12:30pm. held in the boardroom at Frome medical practice.
Pain Café – Frome
A peer support group for people living with persistent pain. Last Friday of each month, 11:30am to 1pm - Education Room, Frome Medical Practice.
HOPE Programme – Online Courses
Free online courses to help people build confidence, meet peers, and learn new ways to cope with health challenges.
Somerset Community Pain Service
Offers resources like leaflets, videos, and tools to help manage pain. The service is by referral, but the website is open to everyone.
NHS Somerset Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E. Service
Provides information and signposting for people with chronic fatigue syndrome or post-viral fatigue. This site also explains referrals to NHS CFS/M.E. services.
Wildcat Community Sauna – Frome
Offers sauna and cold bath sessions known as contrast therapy, which may help with circulation, joint pain, and stress.
National Support
ESCAPE-pain – Online Programme
A free online programme for people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. Includes 12 sessions over six weeks combining education and exercise.
Pain Concern Helpline
Offers support and information for people living with pain.
Arthritis UK Helpline
Free, confidential advice for people with arthritis and related conditions.
Flippin’ Pain
Resources to help you understand pain and take steps toward recovery.
Arthritis Action
Offers practical support and lifestyle advice for people with arthritis.
NRAS HealthUnlocked – Rheumatoid Arthritis Support
An online community for people with rheumatoid arthritis to share experiences and get support.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis UK
Offering support, raising awareness and promoting research. For those affected by polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA)
SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity
Provides support for individuals facing physical or emotional challenges, including addiction, relationship breakdown, debt, homelessness, post-traumatic stress, depression, and disability.