How a hospice can help you

How Marie Curie Hospices help people with terminal cancer
and other illnessess

Marie Curie Hospices are vibrant, homely places offering a range of different activities and services to help people with terminal cancer and other life-limiting illnesses achieve the best possible quality of life. Care is free to patients and families.

Meeting your individual needs

When you first come to the hospice you will have the opportunity to discuss your situation and our services with one of our doctors or a specialist nurse.

We work in partnership with other professionals involved in your care, such as your GP, District Nurse, hospital consultant and palliative care nurse. This ensures your individual programme of care is linked to your personal goals and preferences.

Our professional team

We have a full team of professionals including specialist nurses and doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, complementary therapists, social workers and a chaplaincy service.

Social, practical, spiritual and emotional support for you and your family is also available.

To access our services talk to your nurse, GP or hospital consultant and ask them to refer you.

Day services

Relax, refresh and unwind...

You can visit for a few hours, attend a specific clinic, or have a full programme of care tailored to your individual needs. Our expert staff will help you manage your symptoms and enhance your feeling of wellbeing. You will be able to meet people, share experiences, find the information you need and take part in a range of activities.

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In-patient care

Support and comfort when you need it most...

If you need extra care and attention you may benefit from a stay with us. We can:

make you more comfortable if you have persistent pain, tiredness, difficulty breathing or other symptoms
help you maintain your independence so you can continue to do things for yourself for as long as possible
offer support if you have emotional difficulties
advise you, and the people close to you, about practical issues such as concerns about money, social benefits, or how to find equipment and services

Making you comfortable

When you arrive we will make sure any immediate difficulties you are having, such as pain or breathlessness, are taken care of as soon as possible. Our team has vast experience in controlling pain and helping to relieve symptoms.

Nurses will be responsible for coordinating your care throughout your stay and will act as a special point of contact for you and your family.

Home from home

We encourage people to bring personal items such as toiletries, comfortable indoor clothing and nightwear. Some people like to bring their own duvet or pillow. We will make sure you have what you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

We will provide all your meals and our chef will make every effort to prepare food to
your taste.

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Care in your home

Care in familiar surroundings...

If you need help but prefer to remain independent in your own home, or if you
have been discharged from the hospice and need further support, you may wish to receive some services at home.

Your GP has overall responsibility for your care while you are at home. He or she can arrange nursing care in your home.

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