Helping someone cope with their illness

Living with life-limiting illness can affect many aspects of a person’s life including the person who is caring for them.

Information and advice from Marie Curie Cancer Care can help you support them through the physical, emotional and practical issues they may face.

This website will help you to find out more about:

• Help with managing a person’s physical symptoms as well as offering instructional films for carers
  
• Emotional support for you, the person you are caring for and your family
  
• Assistance with the practical issues, such as work and finances
  
• Healthcare options for the person you are caring for and support options for you

Palliative care

If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better you may have already heard of the term palliative care. This type of care focuses on helping people to maintain the best possible quality of life. Palliative care includes a variety of treatments for physical symptoms.

Support also extends to family and friends who may have concerns about the person and their illness. Palliative care can be given at the same time as other treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

We can offer services to help people now

Marie Curie Hospices can help people to cope with their illness and maintain their independence. They also offer support to carers and families.

Whether you want to visit one of our palliative care experts or sample a mood-enhancing complementary therapy, we can help you find the best options for the health needs and lifestyle of the person you are caring for.

Remember, Marie Curie support for patients and families is always free.

Find out if there is a Marie Curie Hospice near you.