Marie Curie Nursing Service - Information for District Nurses

• A guide to the Marie Curie Nursing Service and our streamlined referral process
• A laminated sheet outlining the referral process which can be inserted into your diary
• A list of Nursing Team Managers
• Samples of our brochure for patients, their families and carers packed with information and advice

Key facts about the Marie Curie Nursing Service

• We care for patients with end of life care needs – cancer and non-cancer – for the same subsidised rate
• We look after more than 2,100 patients each week in their own homes
• Our nurses cover 95 per cent of the UK – from remote villages to major cities
• All our services are free to patients and their families

Why choose the Marie Curie Nursing Service?

• We work with you to achieve the best possible outcomes for your patients and their families or carers
• Your patients can benefit from our care at the end of life regardless of their diagnosis
• Marie Curie Nurses and Senior Healthcare Assistants are experienced in palliative care so you can be sure your patients are in safe hands
• You can rely on professional backup from local Marie Curie Nursing Team Managers - highly experienced nurses with palliative care qualifications or experience

Partners in Caring
Part of the information pack we send to patients when they are referred to the service

Bereavement
Practical support for families and carers. Given out by Marie Curie staff when appropriate.

Introduction to the Marie Curie Nursing Service
We ask you to give this out before the Marie Curie Nurse visits your patient.

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