Southend Macmillan Information & Support Centre

Southend Macmillan Information & Support Centre Providing information & support to people affected by cancer. This page is checked daily between the hours of 9 and 2 on weekdays only.

We are unable to reply to messages on Facebook, however if you would like to get in touch, please email mse.macmillan.centre@nhs.net or call us on 0300 443 3034 If your enquiry is urgent, please contact Macmillan directly on 0808 808 00 00

Our next block of Seated Yoga sessions will commence on Thursday 4th December, held here at Southend Macmillan Informati...
20/11/2025

Our next block of Seated Yoga sessions will commence on Thursday 4th December, held here at Southend Macmillan Information & Support Centre 🧘‍♀️🧘🏾 Courtesy of Yoga4all💫

If you are interested, please call our friendly and helpful team on 0300 443 3034.

Namaste 🙏

From this week, the 2025 National Cancer Patient Experience Survery will be distributed… so please keep a look out 👀The ...
10/11/2025

From this week, the 2025 National Cancer Patient Experience Survery will be distributed… so please keep a look out 👀

The NCPES aims to understand people’s experiences of cancer care across England and enables cancer services to use the results to make improvement’s based on what really matters to people.

If you receive a survey this week (or in the near future), please do take the time to complete it - for voices to be heard and action to be taken ✅

04/11/2025

Join our Hair Loss Specialists Sam and Jan at our next Southend Hospital Clinic with Hairdressing Services THIS Thursday 6th November from 9.15am-2pm.

Our Specialist Hair Loss Support Service is FREE of charge and covers subjects such as Scalp Cooling and making a plan for hair loss as well as wig care, new hair growth and temporary colours. Our service also includes a free support pack.

Our new Hairdressing Services include:
Haircut service
Headwear session
Wig Bank session
Cuppa and Consultation

Please book in advance for one of these hairdressing services, by emailing support@cancerhaircare.com or calling 0300 102 2525. If you are dropping by especially to see us we recommend that you also book in advance.

Location – Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at Southend Hospital, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 0RY

03/11/2025

Regular breast screening can find breast cancer before you notice any signs or symptoms.

If you have been invited for breast screening but missed or did not book your appointment, you can arrange one here: https://orlo.uk/AKwtV

As November marks , we wanted to remind you of what the most common symptoms to look out for, are: 👉 Having a new cough...
03/11/2025

As November marks , we wanted to remind you of what the most common symptoms to look out for, are:

👉 Having a new cough, a cough most of the time or a change in cough

👉 Getting out of breath doing the things you used to do without a problem

👉 A hoarse voice

👉 Coughing up phlegm (sputum) with blood in it

👉 Having an ache or pain in the chest or shoulder

👉 Chest infections that keep coming back or a chest infection that doesn't get better

👉 Losing your appetite

👉 Feeling tired all the time (fatigue)

👉 Losing weight without trying to

Please do remember that having these symptoms doesn't necessarily mean you have lung cancer - however, if you are concerned at all then please get checked out by your GP 🩶

The grand total is in from a fabulous fundraising event, organised by Cancer Hair Care’s Jan and Samantha, held a few we...
13/10/2025

The grand total is in from a fabulous fundraising event, organised by Cancer Hair Care’s Jan and Samantha, held a few weeks ago....

🥁🥁🥁 DRUM ROLLS PLEASE 🥁🥁🥁

An astonishing £2,078 was raised in a "Wig Gig" featuring 60's rock band, Mars Garden 🎸with guests being encouraged to wear fun coloured wigs 🤩

A HUGE thank you to all involved for raising a spectacular amount of money, which will help continue to fund our amazing team from Cancer Hair Care - an incredibly important service to be able to continue offering patients here at Southend Macmillan Information & Support Centre

THANK YOU! 🩷

As today marks we just wanted to remind you that we're here for you and you're not alone…Wherever you may be on your c...
10/10/2025

As today marks we just wanted to remind you that we're here for you and you're not alone…

Wherever you may be on your cancer journey, there are numerous ways in which we can help support your mental health and well-being, here at the Macmillan Information and Support Centre in Southend Hospital.

Here are just a few 👇

☕️ Elevenses Group 🗣️
We would love to invite you along to our support group for a chat and a cuppa with our supportive volunteers. We meet every Tuesday from 11am – 12 at the Macmillan Centre. A problem shared is a problem halved

🎨 Creative Art 🖼️
Unwind and get creative in our relaxing art sessions, held here on the first Tuesday of every month

🧘🏽‍♀️ Seated Yoga 🧘🏾‍♂️
Join our non-strenuous yoga sessions that offer light stretching and relaxation techniques

🍃 Menopause Café 🌸
If you are struggling with menopausal symptoms due to undergoing cancer treatment, our menopause café gives you the chance to meet our nurse and others going through the same

🍎 Nutritional Advice and Support 🥑
Our nutritionist can work with you to improve your diet, wellbeing and lifestyle

💷 Benefits Advice ✍️
If money is a worry during cancer treatment, our team from Citizens Advice are here to help!

For further information on any of our support groups, or to simply speak with a member of our friendly team, contact us on 0300 443 3034 or pop in and say hello 👋💚

Well, if the answer is yes 👉 we’re here to listen 💚Come and join us at our Menopause Cafe NEXT FRIDAY 10th OCT at 11am t...
02/10/2025

Well, if the answer is yes 👉 we’re here to listen 💚

Come and join us at our Menopause Cafe NEXT FRIDAY 10th OCT at 11am to have a chat with our friendly Nurse and meet others who may be going through the same ☕️

Held once a month at the Macmillan Centre in Southend Hospital.

No appointment necessary.

For further information, call our team at the centre on 0300 443 3034 or simply pop along next week 😊

Our Macmillan Information and Support team had a great time networking with both health professionals and patients yeste...
01/10/2025

Our Macmillan Information and Support team had a great time networking with both health professionals and patients yesterday, at the Annual General Meeting Marketplace event 💫

Thank you to those who popped by and said hello 👋

29/09/2025

CONGRATULATIONS 🎖 and THANK YOU 🙌 to one of our wonderful Volunteers, Carolyn and daughter-in-law, Emma, for completing the MSE Charity Walk for Wards, and raising over £700! 🤩👏👏🎉

Thanks to our friends at Yoga4all🧘 we are excited to announce we can now offer Seated Yoga Sessions, here at Southend Ma...
15/09/2025

Thanks to our friends at Yoga4all🧘 we are excited to announce we can now offer Seated Yoga Sessions, here at Southend Macmillan Information and Support Centre 🙌

Wherever you may be on your cancer journey, the benefits of yoga can be endless 🍃 These non-strenuous seated yoga sessions offer light stretching and relaxation techniques, practised by a professional instructor…

💫 PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE 💫

If you are interested in taking part, please contact our friendly team to book your space, today 👇

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Prittlewell Chase
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