Macmillan Information and Support Centre - Macclesfield Hospital

13/12/2025

📣 New Prostate Cancer Support Group in Macclesfield

We’re delighted to announce that in partnership with we are launching a brand new Prostate Cancer Support Group at Macclesfield Fire Station on Monday 12th January 2026 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.

Whether you’re living with prostate cancer or supporting someone who is — this group is for you. Please share widely to help get the word out about this new group.

💬 Why this group matters
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK — with more than 63,000 men diagnosed every year. Around 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Across the UK, an estimated half a million men are currently living with and beyond prostate cancer. 

This group offers a supportive, safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and access information and resources.

📞 To register your interest:
👉 Ring Sue and Claire on 01625 663128
✉️ Email: ecn-tr.macmillaninfosupport@nhs.uk

We look forward to meeting you and building a supportive community together.

Once launched the group will meet on the second Monday of the month.

04/12/2025

A bit of festive cheer at our December Lung Cancer Support Café!

One of our lovely patients, Brian, surprised us all by coming along dressed as Santa — and he certainly brought plenty of smiles with him.

Here he is spreading Christmas spirit with our Clinical Nurse Specialist, Andrea, and Support Worker, Larissa.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the session so warm and uplifting.

We meet again in February (no cafe in January) but with a new venue: Macclesfield Leisure Centre.

The lung cancer support cafe meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month from 3pm to 5pm. Partners welcome.

08/11/2025

Did you know that there are cancer information centres at our Withington, Salford, Macclesfield, and Oldham sites?

There, you'll find general information about cancer and The Christie.

Our volunteers can also signpost you to useful counselling, therapeutic, or financial support services.

A huge range of information booklets is also available to help you through your treatment.

05/11/2025

We’re so proud to celebrate one of our patients, Brian, who recently completed the Macclesfield 10K 2025 in support of Macmillan Cancer Support — all while undergoing treatment for lung cancer. Conditions on race day were less than ideal with wind and rain. Brian’s wife also took part to raise money for Macmillan.

His achievement embodies the incredible resilience, positivity, and courage we see every day from people living with and beyond cancer. By taking on this challenge, he’s not only raising vital funds for Macmillan but also inspiring others to keep moving forward, one step at a time. 🏃‍♂️✨

Brian regularly attends the monthly lung cancer cafe led by our fantastic Macmillan lung nursing team based at Macclesfield Hospital which is providing nurse and peer support, information and encouragement tho those living with lung cancer. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Duke Street community hall in Macclesfield between 3pm and 5pm. If you would like to know more please contact us.

From all of us at the Macmillan Information & Support service and the Macmillan lung nursing team, congratulations and thank you for showing what a true legend you are. 💚💚

28/10/2025

Our Cancer Information & Support dream team clearly got the leopard print + black jumper memo today! When you work in perfect sync — right down to the wardrobe! 💚 A perfect example of teamwork and togetherness in every sense.

24/10/2025

Looking to boost your activity levels and meet new people? Take a look at these social walks. Based in Macclesfield and Crewe 45 minute gentle wellbeing walks. Starting 4th November in Macclesfield.

🌳 Coming soon to Crewe & Macclesfield, get ready to step into better health with our Ramblers Wellbeing Walks, launching this November🚶

These short, social walks are perfect for beginners looking to boost their activity, meet new people, and enjoy the fresh autumn air 🍂.

✅ Free to eligible residents
✅ Weekly walks starting 3rd November (Crewe) & 4th November (Macclesfield)
✅ Booking essential via our Active Lives programme, eligibility criteria applies

📍Crewe: Mondays at Queens Park & Macclesfield: Tuesdays at South Park
👉 Sign up here: www.oneyoucheshireeast.org/active-lives/one-you-cheshire-east-ramblers-wellbeing-walks/

If you would like to find out more, or prefer to sign up over the phone, give us a call on 0300 123 5026 or email OneYouCE@everybody.org.uk

22/10/2025

🌿 Taking Care of You – Because Self-Care Matters 🌿

When you’re affected by cancer — whether you’re a patient, a family member, or a friend — it’s easy to focus all your energy on treatment and appointments, and forget about you.

But self-care isn’t selfish. It’s an important part of coping, healing, and finding strength through difficult times.
Taking even small moments to rest, breathe, or do something that brings comfort can make a real difference to your wellbeing. 💚

At the Macmillan Information and Support Service, we’re here to help you look after yourself — emotionally, physically, and practically.
Whether you’d like to talk, find reliable information, or explore wellbeing activities and local support, you don’t have to do it alone.

📍 You can find us in The Christie at Macclesfield
📞 Or contact us at 01625 663128/663129

Because caring for yourself is a vital part of your cancer journey — and we’re here with you every step of the way. 💚

20/10/2025

🎉 A Huge Congratulations to Katrin Randles! 🎉

We’d like to give a massive shout out to the amazing Katrin Randles, who has raised over £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support through her incredible knitting!

Katrin’s husband, Chris, has been receiving treatment at The Christie at Macclesfield, and while waiting for appointments, Katrin is often found in our reception area knitting away — spreading smiles and kindness stitch by stitch.

Over the months, she’s created so many wonderful handmade items — from hearts and flowers for Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday, to adorable Creme Egg animal cozies for Easter, and pumpkins and woodland creatures for our Autumn Coffee Morning.

Katrin has a special birthday coming up soon, and she’s marking the occasion with a stall at her celebration, selling even more of her beautiful knitted creations to raise funds for Macmillan. 💚

What’s even more touching is that some of her wool was kindly donated by the family of a patient who has passed away, making her creations all the more meaningful.

Thank you, Katrin, for your generosity, creativity, and unwavering support. You truly are a star! 🌟💚

13/10/2025

We were over the moon to welcome two very special young fundraisers to our centre this week! 💚

We were delighted to welcome George and Starsson from Eden School, along with their teacher Sarah, to our centre recently.

These amazing students helped raise an incredible amount for Macmillan Cancer Support by hosting a coffee morning at school — and they dropped by to hand over their generous donation in person.

A huge thank you to everyone at Eden School for your kindness, community spirit, and continued support for people affected by cancer.

We loved your visit and are so grateful for all you’re doing to make a difference.

Thank you.

10/10/2025

David you are amazing and a complete inspiration to others to move against cancer. Thank you for all the money you are raising for Macmillan Cancer Support to help people get the support they need when they are affected by cancer. Long may your tapestry continue. 💚

07/10/2025

Once again these lovely local ladies, Alice and Jill, from Millers Court paid us a visit to drop off the £539 they raised by holding a coffee morning for Macmillan. Alice and Jill do this every year. They truly are amazing. A big thank you to them and all the residents and friends and family of Millers Court in Macclesfield for your support. Your generosity helps to ensure that Macmillan can keep providing support to anyone affected by cancer.

26/09/2025

A fantastic team effort today to raise lots of money for Macmillan.

A huge thank you to our fabulous volunteers who put in a huge shift for us at our Macmillan Coffee Morning today.

And to everyone who bought cake, donated cake, bought raffle tickets, donated raffle prizes, knitted items to raffle or sell.

Thank you for your amazing support today. We will let you know the final amount raised very soon…

Remember all money goes to help those affected by cancer who need support and help.