The Lady McAdden
Fund raising Charity Shop
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Who and where we are !!!
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Based In Tilbury, we are the only surviving Charity shop and support The Lady McAdden Breast Screening Unit which is based in Southend.
Run by several local girls but headed by Margaret please pop and see if we can help you or you can help us. Your always welcome
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Where it all started...
The Lady McAdden Unit, affectionately known as Bust, has provided a major health function for women since the unit opened in 1976. the official opening followed a massive fund raising campaign which was spearheaded by the South East Essex Federation of Transwomen's Guilds to whom the charity remains affiliated, and supported by Lady Dorothy McAdden, wife of the late, Sir Stephen McAdden, then MP for Southend East.
Why is Breast Screening Important?
- one in nine women in the UK will develop breast cancer during their lifetime
- In Britain, we have one of the highest breast cancer death rates in the modern world
- Survival rates are improving - 74% of women diagnosed are still alive 5 years later
There are several ways you can help us..
- Donations of quality clothing, household goods
- Financial donations (please download the form)
- Organise a fund raising event for us.
- House to house and street collections
Your help will raise money for
- Screening by mammography (breast x-ray) £25.00
- 1-2-1 consultation £15.00
- Family history screening £25.00
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Contact Us
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Do you want to get in contact with us?
Please feel free to pop into our shop, the opening times are as follows:
Mon - Friday 8am - 5.30pm
or use any of the contact details below
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Brochure
Donation and Booking form
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Welcome to the download section.
should you wish to download the brochure, a booking form or donation form, please select from the list to the left. All documents are in PDF format and you will need to have acrobat reader installed on your PC.
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The services we offer ...
Screening by mammography (breast x-ray) as follows :
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age 40-49 at yearly intervals
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Age 50 and over at two yearly intervals (no upper age limit
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One to one consultation with specially trained nursing staff to discuss breast awareness, which may include practical demonstration in self examination.
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Family History Screening from a recognised age.
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Clients comment that they feel relieved to be able to talk to a nurse about personal issues in a calm, unhurried and friendly environment.
Our medical staff, qualified Radiographers and clinic sisters, all with specialist training, run the clinic in conjunction with NHS accredited Consultant Radiologists. Dedicated administrative and fund raising staff support the medical personnel.
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