South Essex Branch

 

Branch support meetings

 

These are social meetings as well as an opportunity for people affected by MND, their carers and families to meet others in a similar situation. Refreshments are provided and we are happy to fund transport costs to help people to get to the meetings.

 

Meetings 2025

 

 

Face to Face Drop-In Meetings

The Hub, Fair Havens Hospice; 226, Priory Crescent, Southend SS2 6PR

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  • Friday 7th February 2pm-4pm
  • Friday 4th April 2pm-4pm
  • Friday 6th June 2pm-4pm
  • Friday 1st August 2pm-4pm
  • Friday 3rd October 2pm-4pm
  • Friday 5th December 2pm-4pm

St Lukes Hospice, Fobbing Farm, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NJ

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  • Saturday 6th January 2pm-4pm
  • Saturday 1st March AGM
  • Saturday 3rd May 2pm-4pm
  • Saturday 5th July 2pm-4pm
  • Saturday 6th September 2pm-4pm
  • Saturday 1st November 2pm-4pm

 

South East Region Peer Support Group (via Zoom)

A virtual group for people with or affected by MND. Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more details please contact Pat Ahlquist sessexmnd.pya@gmail.com

  • Tuesday 18th January, 11am-12:30pm
  • Tuesday 18th February, 11am-12:30pm
  • Tuesday 18th March, 11am-12:30pm
  • Tuesday 15th April, 11am-12:30pm
  • Tuesday 20th May, 11am-12:30pm
  • Tuesday 17th June 11am-12:30pm

 

South East Region Recently Diagnosed Group (via Zoom)

Held on the 3rd Friday of the month. For more details please contact Pat Ahlquist sessexmnd.pya@gmail.com

  • Friday 17th January, 2pm
  • Friday 21st February, 2pm
  • Friday 21st March, 2pm
  • Friday 22nd April, 2pm
  • Friday 16th May, 2pm
  • Friday 20th June, 2pm

 

South East Region Evening Carers Group (via Zoom)

A virtual group for family & loved ones who help care for someone with MND. This is a "Carers Only" group. Held on the last Wednesday of the month. For more details please contact Pat Ahlquist sessexmnd.pya@gmail.com

  • Wednesday 29th January, 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Wednesday 26th February, 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Wednesday 26th March, 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Wednesday 30th April, 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Wednesday 28th May, 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Wednesday 25th June, 6:30pm-7:30pm

 

South East Region Daytime Carers Group (via Zoom)

A virtual group for family & loved ones who help care for someone with MND. This is a "Carers Only" group. Held on the 1st Tuesday of the month. For more details please contact Pat Ahlquist sessexmnd.pya@gmail.com

  • Tuesday 4th February, 11am
  • Tuesday 4th March, 11am
  • Tuesday 1st April, 11am
  • Tuesday 6th May, 11am
  • Tuesday 3rd June, 11am

 

Veterans Group (via Zoom)

. Held on the 3rd Friday of the month. For more details please contact Dawn Pond dawn.pond@mndassociation.org

  • Friday 22nd January, 3pm-4pm
  • Friday 26th February, 3pm-4pm
  • Friday 26th March, 3pm-4pm
  • Friday 23rd April, 3pm-4pm
  • Friday 28th May, 3pm-4pm
  • Friday 25th June, 3pm-4pm