Spotlight report: Fibro Friends and Family

Report - 7 August 2025

Fibro Friends and Family was founded in April 2024 by a group member Alice with the help of Crawley Social Prescribers.

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. It’s often described as a long-term pain disorder that affects the way the brain and spinal cord process pain signals.

Fibro Friends and Family

Fibro Friends and Family is committed to providing a nurturing environment for individuals living with Fibromyalgia within the community and surrounding areas.

Their mission is to connect with people living with Fibromyalgia and their family and friends to help provide a better understanding of the condition, from a lived experience perspective.

The support group coffee mornings run monthly on a Thursday, there is no need to book you can just turn up.

fibrofriendsandfamily.co.uk

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If you would like to gain valuable work experience, help improve care in your community or learn new skills, there are lots of ways you can join us to make a real difference. 

Whether you have a few hours to spare occasionally or you are looking for a regular commitment, we've got a volunteering opportunity for you.

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