Macmillan Information and Support Centre - Macclesfield Hospital

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.

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! 🌟💚