Support Services for Fibromyalgia Sufferers in Wales
A Regional Guide for the Versus Fibro Community
Living with fibromyalgia can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially during flare-ups, periods of exhaustion, or when you feel isolated from the people around you. Thankfully, there are organisations across Wales offering support, understanding, advice, and community connection for people living with chronic pain, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and mental health difficulties.
This guide brings together some of the most useful support services available across Wales, organised by region to make it easier to find help near you.
South Wales Support Services
FibroSupport-Wales
One of the leading fibromyalgia charities in Wales, offering practical and emotional support for people living with fibro and related conditions.
Services Offered
- Peer support groups
- Online support community
- Benefit and DAF application help
- Emergency hardship support
- Social connection opportunities
- Support for carers and families
Contact Details
Website: FibroSupport-Wales
Phone: 0333 335 5241
Email: admin@fswales.org
Mental Health Matters Wales
A Wales-wide mental health charity supporting people struggling emotionally alongside chronic illness.
Services Offered
- Mental health recovery support
- Peer wellbeing services
- Advocacy
- Community programmes
- Emotional support
Contact Details
Website: Mental Health Matters Wales
Phone: 01656 767045
Triangle Mental Health Foundation
A Cardiff-based charity focused on recovery, confidence building, and community wellbeing.
Services Offered
- Peer-led mental health support
- Community wellbeing groups
- Social activities
- Recovery-focused programmes
Contact Details
Phone: 07986 048811
Carers Wales
Support for unpaid carers looking after loved ones with fibromyalgia or chronic illness.
Services Offered
- Financial advice
- Carer rights guidance
- Emotional support
- Advocacy services
- Information and resources
Contact Details
Website: Carers Wales
Phone: 02920 811370
West Wales Support Services
West Wales Action for Mental Health
A community-based organisation helping people improve mental wellbeing and access support.
Services Offered
- Mental health advocacy
- Community support
- Signposting
- Wellbeing projects
Contact Details
Phone: 01267 245572
Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales
Supports carers throughout West Wales with respite and practical support services.
Services Offered
- Carer respite support
- Practical help
- Wellbeing support
- Information and guidance
Contact Details
Phone: 01554 754957
Swansea Carers Centre
Provides support and advocacy for carers across Swansea and surrounding areas.
Services Offered
- Emotional support
- Advocacy
- Advice services
- Carer activities and breaks
Contact Details
Phone: 01792 653344
Swansea Bay Fibromyalgia Support Group
A local fibromyalgia support group helping people connect with others who understand chronic pain and fatigue.
Services Offered
- Peer support
- Coping advice
- Shared experiences
- Community connection
West Wales Support Services
West Wales Action for Mental Health
A community-based organisation helping people improve mental wellbeing and access support.
Services Offered
- Mental health advocacy
- Community support
- Signposting
- Wellbeing projects
Contact Details
Phone: 01267 245572
Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales
Supports carers throughout West Wales with respite and practical support services.
Services Offered
- Carer respite support
- Practical help
- Wellbeing support
- Information and guidance
Contact Details
Phone: 01554 754957
Swansea Carers Centre
Provides support and advocacy for carers across Swansea and surrounding areas.
Services Offered
- Emotional support
- Advocacy
- Advice services
- Carer activities and breaks
Contact Details
Phone: 01792 653344
Swansea Bay Fibromyalgia Support Group
A local fibromyalgia support group helping people connect with others who understand chronic pain and fatigue.
Services Offered
- Peer support
- Coping advice
- Shared experiences
- Community connection
North Wales Support Services
Llandudno Fibromyalgia Support Network
A supportive North Wales community group for people living with fibromyalgia and chronic pain conditions.
Services Offered
- Peer support
- Meetups and discussions
- Information sharing
- Reducing isolation
Contact Details
Phone: 07876 796563
Wales-Wide Services
Fibromyalgia Action UK
A national fibromyalgia charity supporting people throughout the UK, including Wales.
Services Offered
- Fibromyalgia information
- Helpline support
- Advocacy resources
- Awareness campaigns
- Support for families and carers
Contact Details
Website: Fibromyalgia Action UK
Phone: 0300 999 3333
Email: charity@fmauk.org
MESiG Wales
A support organisation for people living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and related chronic illnesses.
Services Offered
- Online support meetings
- Peer support
- Awareness campaigns
- Advocacy work
Contact Details
Website: MESiG Wales Listing
CALL Mental Health Helpline Wales
A free mental health listening service available 24 hours a day throughout Wales.
Services Offered
- Emotional support
- Listening service
- Mental health information
- Crisis support signposting
Contact Details
Website: CALL Helpline Wales
Phone: 0800 132 737
Text: 81066
NHS 111 Wales
Provides health advice, symptom information, and local service directories.
Services Offered
- Fibromyalgia information
- Pain management advice
- Local NHS services
- Health guidance
Contact Details
Website: NHS 111 Wales
You Are Not Alone
Fibromyalgia can affect every part of life — physically, emotionally, socially, and financially. Many people living with chronic illness struggle quietly, believing nobody truly understands what they’re going through.
But support does exist.
Whether you need emotional support, practical help, advice with benefits, a safe support group, or simply someone who understands life with chronic pain and fatigue, reaching out can make a real difference.
Sometimes the hardest step is the first one.
