Community Partnerships: Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis Support Group

Report - 1 May 2019

PMRGCAuk - The Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis UK registered charity was set up to meet the needs of people with these debilitating conditions, along with their friends, family and professionals.

The PMRGCAuk has a network of Support Groups across the country where people can share experiences and talk with others facing similar challenges. One such Support Group meets each month at Pagham Small Hall.

The insight from those who attended the PMRGCAuk Support Group in Pagham was collated and anonymised and forms part of the insight and evidence that Healthwatch West Sussex gather to identify common themes around what works and doesn’t work for people living with these health issues.

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Spotlight on the Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis Support Group
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If you are setting up or would like to share news of a similar project we would
be interested to hear from you. Please contact Cheryl Berry, Community
Partnership Co-ordinator

cheryl.berry@healthwatchwestsussex.co.uk

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