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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre, King’s Mill Hospital
Type: Useful Contact / Organisation
Who is this service for?
For people with cancer, their families and friends in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Contact information
01623 622 515, Ext 6499, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-3.30pm
0808 808 2020, Macmillan CancerLine (UK), Monday-Friday, 9.00am-6.00pm
Website & e-mail
UK Website
jo.gregg@sfh-tr.nhs.uk
Macmillan Information and Support Service - Nottingham City Hospital and QMC
Type: Useful Contact / Organisation
Who is this service for?
We offer a free confidential drop-in service. We provide emotional, practical and financial information and support for anyone affected by cancer.
Contact information
0115 970 9933 / 0115 840 2650 Monday - Friday, 9.00am- 4.00pm however our hours are subject to change and we advise ringing before visiting to check.
Macmillan Support Line (UK), 0808 808 0000 7 days per week (including Bank Holiday), 8.00am - 8.00pm.
Text: 07812 277 944
Website & e-mail
Website
cancerinfo@nuh.nhs.uk
Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre, Nottingham
Type: Useful Contact / Organisation
Who is this service for?
For people with cancer and their families and friends.
Contact information
0115 924 6210, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm
Website & e-mail
Website
UK Website
nottingham@maggiescentres.org
Mansfield and Ashfield FMS and ME Support Group
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For people in Mansfield and Ashfield (Nottinghamshire) with ME and/or Fibromyalgia.
Contact information
07704 127 544
Website & e-mail
Website
UK Website
Mansfield and Ashfield Memory Support (MAMS)
Type: Useful Contact / Organisation
Contact information
07843 597 876, Donna Williams, MAMS co-ordinator, Mon - Weds 8.30am - 4.00pm, Thurs 8.30am - 12.00pm
Website & e-mail
Website
mams@centralnottsmind.org
Mansfield Autism Support Group
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
Any family with a member on the autism spectrum or any individual affected by autism.
Contact information
01623 454662
Jane Eaton-Hill - 07305 981428
Mary Seacole Walking Group
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
Anyone who would like to regularly walk with a group to improve their health.
Contact information
0750 813 8049, phone or text
Mental Health Support Group, Rushcliffe
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For anyone affected by mental health difficulties, in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Contact information
0115 911 1661, c/o Self Help UK
Website & e-mail
Website
via website contact page
Meristems Gardening Group, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For people who are deaf, deaf-blind or who have visual-impairment, welcoming people and those acting in support or caring for them in Nottinghamshire.
Website & e-mail
Website
Metropolitan - Include
Type: Useful Contact / Organisation
Who is this service for?
Include is the Independent living support service for adults with learning disabilities, including Autism & Asperger's Syndrome living in the City of Nottingham.
Contact information
0203 535 5141, office hours
Website & e-mail
Website
include@metropolitan.org.uk
Metropolitan - Sixty Plus and Signposting Services
Type: Useful Contact / Organisation
Who is this service for?
For people aged over 60 who live in Nottingham city and need short-term support to help them remain living independently.
Contact information
020 3535 5150 (calls cost on average 1-9p per minute), Sixty Plus, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm
020 3535 5147, Nottingham City Signposting Service, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm
Website & e-mail
Website
sixtyplusilss@metropolitan.org.uk
Metropolitan - Steps
Type: Useful Contact / Organisation
Who is this service for?
STEPS is a Mental Health Support and Outreach Service fostering positive mental wellbeing within BAMER communities.
Contact information
0203 5355 244, Mon, Wed, Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Tues, Thurs 9.00am - 7.00pm
07733 887 084, Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm
Website & e-mail
Website
steps@metropolitan.org.uk
Mind Medication and Wellbeing Group, Nottingham
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For people in Nottinghamshire who use or have used mental health services and carers only.
Website & e-mail
petercharlesyoung@gmail.com (please mention group name in subject line)
Mindset
Type: Useful Contact / Organisation
Who is this service for?
Adults with mental health difficulties.
Contact information
0115 925 2516, 9.00am until 4.00pm, weekdays (open until 8.00pm Mondays) and 9.00am -11.30am on Saturdays.
Website & e-mail
Website
UK Website
info@mindsetnetwork.org.uk
Mindset Relaxation Group
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
People who suffer with depression and anxiety issues, or other mental health issues. People with long term health conditions.
Contact information
Robert Ashford (Centre Manager) 01159 252516
Website & e-mail
Website
Miscarriage Support Group, Nottingham
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For men and woman experiencing the grief of losing a pregnancy in Nottingham.
Contact information
0787 077 1326, Kymm Stroud, daytime and evenings
01949 200 799, Miscarriage Association Helpline, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-4.00pm
Website & e-mail
UK Website
kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
Motor Neurone Disease Association, Nottingham and Retford
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For people with motor neurone disease and their families and carers, in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Contact information
07505 023 117, Branch Contact, Office Hours
08453 751 836, Regional Care Development Advisor, Office Hours
03457 626 262, MND Connect, National Helpline, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm and 7.00pm-10.30pm
Website & e-mail
UK Website
mndconnect@mndassociation.org
Move Dance Feel
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
Women going through the cancer journey and their friends / family
Website & e-mail
Website
movedancefeel@gmail.com
Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group, Nottingham
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
Support to people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their family, friends and carers.
Contact information
07793 733 668 - Stuart Wilson - Group Volunteer
0808 800 8000 - MS Society
Website & e-mail
UK Website
nottingham@mssociety.org.uk
Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group, Worksop and District
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For newly diagnosed MS patients and their families in Worksop and district.
Contact information
01909 474 941, Mary Marsden, Monday-Sunday, after 4.00pm
01909 485 141, Barry Clark, Monday-Sunday, 11.00am-4.00pm
Website & e-mail
Website
UK Website
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, Retford and District
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For people with MS in the community local to Retford, north Nottinghamshire including family and carers.
Contact information
01777 860674 (group helpline)
Website & e-mail
retford@mssociety.org.uk
MUTED, Men Understanding Treating and Experiencing Depression
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For men experiencing depression.
Website & e-mail
Website
info@muted.org.uk
Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group
Type: Self Help Group
Who is this service for?
For families affected by myotonic dystrophy and others interested in their care and treatment, in the UK.
Contact information
0115 987 0080, Helpline (for support and literature), any time
0115 987 5869, Office (for general information), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.00am-1.00pm
Website & e-mail
Website
contact@mdsguk.org