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
Click here for a map- 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
Click here for a map- 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