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Brain Buddies Charity Spring Ball, 17th April 2026

In January 2024 one of our beloved consultants Dr Simon Smith was diagnosed with a brain tumour. His wife Louise is a nurse at ESNEFT. Alongside her colleague Helen Bunn, Brain Tumour Cancer Nurse Specialist they set up the Brain Buddies fundraising appeal as a tribute to his bravery and resilience and to offer support to others affected by cancer. Their fundraising aims to reach £25,000 for the Cancer Wellbeing Fund and the Brain Tumour Charity.

The Brain Buddies Spring Charity Ball will be an evening of elegance, fabulous entertainment, and opportunity to give back to causes that touch so many lives. Such as, our wellbeing centres that are a lifeline, offering information and support, dignity, and hope to individuals and families facing one of life’s toughest times - a diagnosis of cancer.

For further information please click this link or the image below:

Cancer Care Navigator Community Outreach

The Cancer Care Navigator for the Ipswich and East Suffolk area will be present at the locations and times given below. Appointments should be booked in advance by contacting Lorna Campbell, the Cancer Care Navigator on tel: 01473 715748 or email: cancercarenavigators@esneft.nhs.uk.

LEISTON: Live Well Hub, Waterloo Centre IP16 4HF

First or second Friday of every month (13th Feb, 6th Mar, 10th Apr, 1st May, 5th Jun, 3rd Jul, 7th Aug, 4th Sep, 2th Oct, 6th Nov, 4th Dec):

1200 – 1400 Face to Face appointments with Cancer Navigator

1400 – 1500 Cancer Support Group

FELIXSTOWE: Wellbeing Hub Great Eastern Square Felixstowe IP11 7DY

Second or Third Tuesday of every month (17th Feb, 10th Mar, 14th Apr, 19th May, 9th Jun, 14th Jul, 11th Aug, 8th Sep, 13th Oct, 10th Nov, 8th Dec)

1000 – 1200 Face to Face appointments with Cancer Navigator

EYE: Michael Burke Centre, Eye IP23 7PL

Third Tuesday of every month (20th Jan, 17th Feb, 17th Mar, 21st Apr, 19th May, 16th Jun, 21st Jul, 18th Aug, 15th Sep, 20th Oct, 17th Nov, 15th Dec)

1200 – 1300 Face to Face appointments with Cancer Navigator

1300 – 1500 Cancer Support Group

LAWFORD (North Essex near Manningtree): Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford, CO11 2JE

Every other month on Third Wednesday (21st Jan, 18th Mar, 20th May, 15th Jul, 16th Sep, 16th Dec)

1100 – 1300 Lymphoedema Support Group

Cancer Support & Social Group - Ipswich

A support group aimed at anyone affected by cancer - patients, partners, friends or close family members. The Group is a no-pressure social get-together with like-minded people. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7pm to 9pm at The Golden Hind, 470 Nacton Road, Ipswich IP3 9NF (use the right-hand entrance).

Cancer Information in languages other than English

New: Leiston Cancer Support Group

Online workshops for cancer patients & carers (Wellbeing Suffolk)

For people living in Suffolk: Click the image below to download a copy.

We have many activities that are organised by the team here at the Support & Information Centre.

You will find information below about new activities. If any of these are of interest, please call us on 01473 715 748 or email us on cancer.support@esneft.nhs.uk.

If you are having cancer treatment, you may find you are at home more. You may need to turn up the heating to cope with side effects, such as weight loss, hair loss and tiredness. This means your energy bills can increase at a time when you may be unable to work or have a reduced income.

Follow this link (or click the image above) to download a leaflet which covers topics such as guidance on financial support, energy saving, and local support schemes.

Macmillan resources for black women about cancer

Macmillan has produced a range of resources for black women about cancer as part of a new project: “The Beauty of Support”. Follow this link to find out more.

Macmillan support for Deaf people with a cancer diagnosis

The Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project provides virtual emotional and practical support to Deaf people living with cancer across the UK. It also supports their carers, including Deaf people who are supporting a hearing person living with cancer.

Follow this link to the Macmillan web page to find our more and discover how to access the support on offer.

The Project will run initially for a period of two years starting in November 2023.