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Publications: CU Focus.
Irish Lupus Support Group
Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 872 4518, 9.00am – 12.30pm Mon to Thurs Fax: (01) 873 5737
Email: irishlupus@iol.ie Web: www.lupus.ie
Provides a source of contact and mutual support to those with lupus
erythematosus. Has a programme of information and education to help
lupus patients and their families. Promotes public awareness through
open meetings and lectures.
Publications: newsletter 3 times a year; One Day at a Time; pamphlets
and leaflets.
Irish ME Trust
Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Lo-call: 1890 200 912 Fax: (01) 401 3736
Email: info@imet.ie Web: www.imet.ie
An information and counselling service for people with ME (myalgic
encephalopathy) in Ireland. The Trust also provides funds for biomedical
research into the illness as well as conducting therapy programmes for
sufferers. It is involved in lobbying the Department of Health and Children
to provide a dedicated clinic for people with ME in their quest for diagnosis
and treatment.
Irish ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
PO Box 3075, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 235 0965 Fax: (01) 496 8360
Email: info@irishmecfs.org
Offers various services to people affected by ME/CFS (chronic fatigue
syndrome), their carers, families and friends. Activities: regular meetings
(usually with a guest speaker) in Dublin, with local support groups in
Killarney, Monaghan and Tralee; information helpline and telephone support
network; awareness raising (especially through the media); advocacy;
fundraising for research; other services.
Publications: Quarterly newsletter for members; information packs; various
audio and video tapes.
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