by CCI Support Admin | Oct 5, 2023 | EBOP, Lakes, Regional Updates, WBOP
Kia ora lovely BOP members. Spring is in the air, and with that comes the chance to see more ‘glimmers’ in our days! You know those moments when you see something beautiful in nature (A budding flower, newborn lamb or a lush green meadow in the sunlight). After...
by CCI Support Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Research
Research is emerging to confirm that symptoms of ME / CFS and Long-COVID are similar. Both are systemic illnesses that involve several organs and body systems. Long-COVID is only triggered by infections with SARS-CoV-2 however ME / CFS can be triggered by a...
by CCI Support Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Media
ANZMES, the National Advisory on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), has welcomed the Health Select Committee’s (HSC) response to its petition delivered in September 2022, calling on the Government to reclassify ME as a disability. The Health Select Committee presented...
by CCI Support Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog
As you know, earlier this year CCI Support moved from a shared office in Fraser Street to a new Head Office in Welcome Bay. As we are a charity, a large proportion of the money we receive goes straight back into providing services and support for our members. ...
by CCI Support Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog
Recently, we asked our members to share their experiences while living with a chronic illness, to educate the public and for people to understand they aren’t alone with their feelings. If you would like to share your story in a statement or small blog so that we can...