Macmillan In Northern Ireland

Tonight we’re proud to say thank you to the nhs.uk. What an incredible team you are - thank you! 💚

At 8pm tonight (Thursday 26 March) we’re joining people around the UK to #clapforourcarers and say thank you to all of the doctors, nurses, hospital workers and carers working so hard in incredibly difficult circumstances right now 💚
Please join in and share this message to say thank you!
Visit: ClapForOurCarers.co.uk for more information

In these extraordinary times, Macmillan’s priority is the health and wellbeing of people with cancer, Macmillan professionals, our staff, supporters and volunteers.
Like everyone, we are working out what these new and difficult circumstances mean for us as we know that our services supporting people with cancer will be needed even more than ever.
Right now, our Macmillan nurses, doctors and other health professionals up and down the country are continuing to support people li...ving with cancer whilst doing all they can to help alleviate the immense strain put on the NHS by coronavirus (covid-19).
We are doing everything we can to make sure our vital frontline services continue to be available for much needed clinical advice and emotional support during this difficult time. But there may be some disruption so please bear with us while we work through this.
Comprehensive cancer information and support is available on www.macmillan.org.uk and our online community continues to provide invaluable emotional and peer support. The Macmillan Support Line is open Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm on 0808 808 00 00.
This is an anxious time for people with cancer and supporting them continues to be our priority.
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A cancer diagnosis can be a huge shock. There are often so many emotions to deal with, and it can be difficult to know what you need to do next.
But we're here to help make sense of things. Get tailored information and support from day one 💚
https://fal.cn/379qT

A massive £3,500 cheque was presented to Macmillan this week from a charity dance held in the Royal British Legion in Londonderry on Sat 21st February. This is the 5th year of the event in memory of Ian Donnell’s partner, Lorraine Campbell who sadly passed away from cancer.
Lorraine’s family helped to organise the dance and would like to thank everyone who donated, came along or helped in any way. A great night was had by all, with dancing to Cool Breeze along with a raffle. All proceeds will be used to support people in the North West who are living with cancer.
Pictured is Lorraine’s partner Ian Donnell, Lorraine’s sisters Jeanette Simpson and Catherine Gamble, and Catherine’s husband Wesley Gamble.

Have you been helped by a Macmillan Grant?
We'd like to talk to people across Northern Ireland who are happy to tell their story and talk about the difference a Macmillan Grant made to their lives.
By sharing your story you could help us raise awareness of the financial impact of cancer and the support Macmillan provides available to people all over NI. We'd love to hear from you - please message our page or contact Roisín at rkerr@macmillan.org.uk
... If you are in need of support or want to find out more about Macmillan Grants, call our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, open every day, 8am – 8pm 💚
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Well done to everyone from the Sports and Social Club at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council who raised another £2,000 from Coffee Mornings held across their offices in the Omagh and Fermanagh area!
Macmillan is absolutely delighted to receive this huge donation and we thank everyone who drank lots of tea and coffee, and ate fabulous cakes and buns for their continued support and generosity. Your fundraising will enable us to provide vital Macmillan services locally to people living with cancer.
If you would like to show your support and fundraise for Macmillan, please call 0300 1000 200 or email fundraising@macmillan.org.uk 💚

Macmillan Information and Support Services are here to help you find your best way through if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or you’re a family member, carer or friend. Macmillan services are available to access in person, by phone and email within every local Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland - visit our website to find out more about the service in your area 💚

A big thank you to members of Templepatrick Orange Lodge who raised a fantastic £1,000 for Macmillan throughout 2019. Michael White, pictured with Macmillan Fundraising Manager Maria Small, says, "Templepatrick Orange Lodge would like to thank all those who donated and helped to raise this money. Macmillan has helped many of our members, families and friends. The support, care and medical expertise that they bring is a huge comfort to all concerned and this service is invalu...able. We hope this donation will help Macmillan to continue helping all of us."
Maria added, “Macmillan was delighted to have the support of Templepatrick Orange Lodge last year and we look forward to working together again in 2020. Macmillan receives no government funding so we rely on the generosity of people all over NI to help us provide our vital services at a time of growing need."
If you or your organisation would like to fundraise for Macmillan in Northern Ireland, call 0300 1000 200 or email fundraising@macmillan.org.uk
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When you are affected by cancer it can be tough on your finances. Money worries can be confusing and overwhelming. We’re here to help with the support and guidance you need.
The Macmillan Benefits Service in Northern Ireland is part of a wide range of services to help you find your best way through. It provides free, impartial, confidential advice and support to help you make sense of your finances.
Call our helpline on 0300 1233 233, Monday-Friday 9am-12.30pm and 1pm-4pm or email info@macmillanbenefitsservice.co.uk 💚

Local musician strikes a chord for Macmillan!
A huge thank you to musician Ryan Kelly and his incredibly generous fans for their recent donation of £5,000. Received by local Fundraising Manager Maria Small, the money was raised in memory of Ryan's Dad Sean who had been supported by Macmillan. Ryan is a member of several bands (including Celtic Thunder and Byrne and Kelly) whose fans helped him raise the money, alongside the proceeds of a successful calendar. Thank you to everyone involved 💚
If you would also like to fundraise for Macmillan and help us provide our vital services, visit https://fal.cn/36MQV or call 0300 1000 200

Today is World Cancer Day and Macmillan is here to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, providing physical, financial and emotional support. So whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you. If you need to talk to someone you can call our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days, 8am - 8pm).

Work on new chemotherapy and support services at the Ulster Hospital has officially started with contractors Hugh J. O’Boyle Ltd now on site. The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support are working in partnership to invest in the region of £3 million to improve chemotherapy services at the hospital for patients, relatives and carers. Pictured raising a Macmillan mug to celebrate the start of work on the new unit are (L-R) Paula Kealey, Macmillan Strategic Partnership Manager; Seamus McGoran, Interim Chief Executive, South Eastern HSC Trust; Declan McCormick, Managing Director, Hugh J. O’Boyle Ltd (Contractors); and Heather Monteverde, Head of Services for Macmillan in NI.

Members of the Macmillan NI Cancer Experience Panel and the Macmillan Engagement and Partnership team are pictured at a recent planning session to ensure that the voice of people affected by cancer is at the heart of Macmillan's work in Northern Ireland. Thank you to staff at Hastings Hotel Group, and in particular to Nora and the team, for their kindness and warm welcome.

Macmillan is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to join the Northern Ireland team! Are you positive and results-driven with an impressive track record in fundraising, sales or marketing? Visit the link below - closing date is Sunday 19 January 2020.