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[[File:ME Auckland logo.jpg|right|thumb|'''ME Auckland''']] '''ME Auckland''', also known as '''ME/CFS Support (Auckland)''', is a patient group which provides support to patients based in and around Auckland with [[Myalgic encephalomyelitis|ME]]/[[Chronic fatigue syndrome|CFS]], [[fibromyalgia]] or [[Long COVID]] and their families and carers.<ref name="website">{{Cite web|url=https://www.meauckland.org.nz/ | title = ME Auckland|website=ME Auckland | date = |access-date=2021-12-08}}</ref> ==Aims== ME Auckland aims to improve the well-being of individuals suffering from [[ME/CFS]], [[Long COVID]] and/or [[Fibromyalgia]] in the Auckland region by providing information and advisory services and support for residents together with their caregivers and families. It also aims to promote an awareness and understanding of these illnesses.<ref name="aucklandabout">{{Cite web|url=https://www.meauckland.org.nz/me-auckland | title = About us | first = | authorlink = | date = |last = ME Auckland|access-date=2018-05-16}}</ref> ==Services== *Two field workers who help to advocate for members, identify assistance services available for members, provide information about [[ME/CFS]] to members' doctors, schools, and families, and organise local support groups *Provision of information about [[ME/CFS]] and how to manage it *Provision of several local support groups in Auckland *Coordination of petitions and engagement with healthcare bodies on behalf of its members<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meauckland.org.nz/services | title = Services | first = | authorlink = | date = |last = ME Auckland|access-date=2018-05-16}}</ref> Membership and all services provided are free of charge.<ref>{{Cite web | date = |access-date=2018-05-18|last = ME Auckland | url =http://www.meauckland.org.nz/join-us | title = Join us}}</ref> ==Notable people== ==History== ME Auckland was founded in 2013, when the coordinators of the West Auckland, East Auckland and North Shore support groups recognised the need to bring Auckland wide support to those with [[ME/CFS]].<ref name="aucklandabout" /> It has been a registered charity since February 2014.<ref name="charityregister">{{Cite web|url=https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=8546dfcb-3190-e311-8f2f-00155d0d1916&searchId=762add1e-c3d0-4268-b765-524daab4309f | title = ME Auckland {{!}} Charities register | first = | authorlink = | date = |last = New Zealand Charities Service|access-date=2021-12-08}}</ref> ==Funding== ME Auckland is a registered charity. It's charity number is CC50218.<ref name="charityregister" /> The main source of funding is individual donations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meauckland.org.nz/donate | title = Donate|last = ME Auckland | first = | authorlink = | date = | website = ME Auckland|access-date=2018-05-16}}</ref> ==Online presence== *[http://www.meauckland.org.nz/ Website] *[https://www.facebook.com/support4me Facebook page] *[https://twitter.com/ME_Auckland Twitter] *[https://www.linkedin.com/company/10283365 LinkedIn] ==Learn more== ==See also== *[[New Zealand]] *[[Warren Tate]] ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Patient groups]] [[Category:New Zealand patient groups]]
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