East Suffolk & North Essex Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centres

19/05/2026

Today, Tracy and Gillian, our Cancer wellbeing & information centre managers, are at the national macmillan information and support conference.

They are exploring different ways of enabling more people to get the best information and support possible at all stages in their cancer journey.

What information and support has helped you most?

What information and support do you wish you could access?
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12/05/2026

Our friends at Cancer Support Suffolk have a few wonderful events coming up, all offering great entertainment whilst raising crucial funds to offer support to local people affected by cancer...

We have some fantastic independent retailers booked for our upcoming Fashion Show at including the trendy Ipswich's expert menswear shop since 2010, offering a wide selection of quality clothing with excellent customer service.

There are still tickets available for this fantastic fundraising event - please head to our website www.cancersupportsuffolk.co.uk/events/ and purchase yours today! 😁

08/05/2026

Thank you nannas nursery for this beautiful flower

24/04/2026

A massive THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to Amanda and the entire team at Dream On Suffolk who support so many ladies affected by cancer with their make-over days. You all rightly deserve this recognition from the One Show 🩷

If you are interested in make-up and styling hints and tips following a cancer diagnosis, contact our Ipswich and Colchester Cancer Wellbeing & Information Centres, who can advise you about local offers from Dream on Suffolk, Cancer Support Suffolk and Look Good Feel Better .

Ipswich centre: Tel 01473 715748
Colchester centre: Tel 01206 745347

We’ve been keeping a secret 🤐
Watch The One Show tonight to see Amanda being awarded The One Big Thank You by Vicky Gill & Amy Dowden from Strictly Come Dancing. There will be lots of familiar faces and our little Charity is able to share its story to a wider audience. BBC One BBC Strictly Come Dancing

02/04/2026

If you would like to learn more about The National Cancer Plan
Register to join the free online event
Details below

24/03/2026

The BRAIN BUDDIES will be holding their next monthly bake sake this Friday 27th March 9am - 12noon at entrance 15, Ipswich Hospital.

Come along for some tasty treats (including Loyise's now famous sausage rolls!), raising funds for our cancer wellbeing charity fund Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity

24/03/2026

Jo our Cancer Care Navigator is in Harwich Library today
Pop in and see her until 12:00

18/03/2026

This morning's hobbies and hobnobs session is well underway creating beautiful glass lanterns with dried flowers.

Our hobbies & Hobnobs mornings held in our Colchester centre on the third Wednesday of every month, offer a relaxing hobbies-inspired space to create, to have fun, and to have time away from cancer.

Open to anyone affected by cancer.

17/03/2026

Congratulations to our friend Amanda at Dream On Suffolk / The Blossom Charity who was presented with a One Show award by Amy Dowden at the Dream On fashion show last week!

Huge thanks to Amanda and the whole team who go above & beyond to support women affected by cancer with the beauty and fashion experience days they run from their shop in Eye 😍

15/03/2026

Still time to purchase your ticket for the Spring Ball raising funds for the Cancer Wellbeing Centres in Ipswich and Colchester
Scan the QR Code to book your ticket ……