Macmillan Information and Support Centre - Macclesfield Hospital

01/02/2026

Ahead of this Wednesday the King paid a surprise visit to participants of Sandringham parkrun yesterday, organised in partnership with the charity Move Against Cancer and Sandringham's 5K Your Way group.

5K Your Way encourages anyone impacted by cancer to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at more than 120 designated parkrun events across the UK and Ireland on the last Saturday of each month - bringing communities together through movement, friendship and encouragement.

Have you discovered our local Parkrun in Macclesfield? Macclesfield 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer You can join them on the last Saturday of the month meeting at the bandstand at 08:45 in South Park. Or why not join them afterwards at the Park Tavern for a coffee and the chance to meet others affected by cancer? Their ambassadors super friendly and will give you a warm welcome. What’s stopping you?

Let us know in the comments below if you’ve tried 5K Your Way.

Want to know more message us ecn-tr.macmillaninfosupport@nhs.uk

Photo credit: Aaron Chown/PA

10/01/2026

Huge congratulations to Macclesfield FC, done the town proud!

THE GREATEST FA CUP SHOCK EVER? 🏆

Macclesfield, 117 league places below Crystal Palace, have done it!!!

31/12/2025

Affected by cancer? We’re here for you…

24/12/2025

🎄Claire and Sue wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 💚

We will be here on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December and then we will be taking a short break to spend time with family and friends. We are back as normal from Monday 5th January.

If you need support over the festive period outside of the times we are here, the National Macmillan Support line is available 8am to 8pm throughout the holiday period. Call them on 0808 808 0000 or email them via their online form on their website www.macmillan.org.uk or use their live chat.

You are not alone.

24/12/2025

Claire and Sue wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

This time of year there are many celebrations taking place and it’s often a chance to spend quality time with our loved ones. If you need a break from the festivities or are struggling with your emotions, Macmillan is here to help.

Claire and Sue will be in on Monday and Tuesday 29th and 30th December but then we are taking a short break over the holiday season to spend time with family and friends. We are then back from Monday 5th January.

The national Macmillan Support Line is available every day 8am to 8pm throughout the festive period. To get in touch call 0808 808 0000 or use the live chat on their website.

19/12/2025

Lovely that our Macmillan volunteers are mentioned here, thank you Jo 😊

When Buxton resident Jo Williams phoned the BBC recently, she wanted to thank the team who had carried her through the most frightening year of her life.

18/12/2025

Food is often one of the ways we show support for a loved one during the festive season.

When someone you care about is living with bowel cancer, food can come with extra considerations. We’re here to help you support your loved one with care and confidence.

Find more advice and check out our Winter Wellbeing blogs: https://bit.ly/3KKTbCR

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.