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 2026
Face to Face Drop-In Meetings
The Hub, Fair Havens Hospice; 226, Priory Crescent, Southend SS2 6PR
Click here for a map- Friday 6th February 2pm-4pm
- Friday 10th April 2pm-4pm
- Friday 5th June 2pm-4pm
- Friday 7th August 2pm-4pm
- Friday 2nd October 2pm-4pm
- Friday 4th December 2pm-4pm
St Lukes Hospice, Fobbing Farm, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NJ
Click here for a map- Saturday 10th January 2pm-4pm
- Saturday 7th March 2pm-4pm
- Saturday 2nd May 2pm-4pm
- Saturday 4th July 2pm-4pm
- Saturday 5th September 2pm-4pm
- Saturday 2nd 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 patricia.ahlquist@mndassociation.org
- Tuesday 20th January, 11am-12:30pm
- Tuesday 17th February, 11am-12:30pm
- Tuesday 17th March, 11am-12:30pm
- Tuesday 14th April, 11am-12:30pm
- Tuesday 19th May, 11am-12:30pm
- Tuesday 16th 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 patricia.ahlquist@mndassociation.org
- Friday 16th January, 2pm
- Friday 20th February, 2pm
- Friday 20th March, 2pm
- Friday 17th April, 2pm
- Friday 21st May, 2pm
- Friday 8th 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 patricia.ahlquist@mndassociation.org
- Wednesday 28th January, 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Wednesday 25th February, 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Wednesday 25th March, 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Wednesday 29th April, 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Wednesday 27th May, 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Wednesday 24th 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 patricia.ahlquist@mndassociation.org
- Tuesday 28th January, 11am
- Tuesday 25th February, 11am
- Tuesday 3rd March, 11am
- Tuesday 7th April, 11am
- Tuesday 5th May, 11am
- Tuesday 2nd June, 11am
Veterans Group (via Zoom)
. Held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. For more details please contact Dawn Pond dawn.pond@mndassociation.org
- Wednesday 28th January, 2.30pm-4pm
- Wednesday 25th February, 2.30pm-4pm
- Wednesday 25th March, 2.30pm-4pm
- Wednesday 22nd April, 2.30pm-4pm
- Wednesday 29th May, 2.30pm-4pm
- Wednesday 24th June, 2.30pm-4pm