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Getting care

Understand what care is available and how to get it, whether at home or in a hospice.

Managing symptoms

Learn about common symptoms of terminal illness and ways to manage them.

End of life

It can be hard to think about the end of life, but knowing what to expect may help.

Planning ahead

Whatever stage you're at in life, it can be useful to plan ahead. Use our tips to get started.

Money and work

Find out what benefits and other financial support you may be able to get, as well as your rights at work.

Grief and practical tasks after death

Find ways to cope emotionally, as well as dealing with the practical tasks after someone dies.

Order or download booklets

Get free, printed resources on a range of topics.

Living with a terminal illness

Everything you need to know as someone living with an illness you're likely to die from.

Caring for someone with a terminal illness

If you’re supporting a family member or friend, we have information and support for you.

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Support Line

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Bereavement Support Service

Our Bereavement Support Service is here if you need ongoing support

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Companion over the phone

Get ongoing emotional support from a dedicated, fully-trained volunteer.

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Fundraising and events

Find fundraising challenges, ideas and inspiration to help you raise money for people at the end of life.

Volunteer

Find the perfect volunteering role that matches your skills and schedule.

Donate

With your support, we can continue to be there for anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from, and those close to them.

Charity shops

Support Marie Curie by shopping at your nearest charity shop or donating your pre-loved items.

Online shop

Browse our range of curated products in our online shop. Every penny you spend helps us provide expert end of life care.

Join a campaign

Help us influence decision-makers on key issues so more people can get the care they need.

Become a corporate partner

There are many ways you and your company can partner with Marie Curie and make a difference to people at the end of life.

eCards

Send a free heartfelt e-card to someone special.

A gift in your Will

Find out how you can include a gift in your Will and help those who need it most.

Give in memory

Remember someone important to you while making a difference to people living with a terminal illness.

About us

What we do

We care when there is no cure, whatever the illness. We’ll ease your pain, protect your dignity and support the people you love.

Who we are

Learn more about Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity.

Research and policy

Find out how we raise public awareness and share our research so more people can have a better end of life.

Careers

Join our team and play an important role in ensuring a better end of life for all in the UK.

Blog

Discover the impact of our care on the lives of real people, expert views and celebrity interviews on our blog.

Our history

Learn about Marie Curie’s history, from our founding in 1948 to today.

Media centre

Read our media releases, position statements and comments on UK news stories.

Our strategy

We're on a mission to close the gap in end of life care.

Contact us

Find out how to get in touch with the right team to help you.

Mission, vision and values

Find out what we’re doing to ensure everyone can have a better end of life, whatever their illness.

Where your money goes

See how we use the money you donate to care for and support people living with a terminal illness.

Professionals

Patient services

Information about our expert hospice care services for commissioners and referrers.

Palliative Care Knowledge Zone

Information for health and social care professionals, from symptoms to good practice in care.

How to refer patients

We welcome referrals to our services from GPs, district nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Preparing people for good end of life

Get resources to help you prepare the people you support for a good end of life experience.

Commissioning

Find out how we can work together to deliver tailored end of life care services in your region or nation.

The Daffodil Standards

Sign up to the Daffodil Standards to help your GP practice or pharmacy offer the best end of life care.

Sharing our expertise

With over 75 years of experience and sector-leading research, we work to share our knowledge and expertise.

Working in partnership

We work alongside the NHS, governments and other providers to create the best end of life care.

Visit learning zone

Find specialist information about palliative care for healthcare professionals.

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Support Line

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Bereavement Support Service

Our Bereavement Support Service is here if you need ongoing support

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Companion over the phone

Get ongoing emotional support from a dedicated, fully-trained volunteer.

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Booklets and resources

We produce a range of booklets and resources for people living with a terminal illness, and their family, friends and carers. If you live in the UK, you can order any of these for free by selecting a booklet or by calling our Support Line on 0800 090 2309.

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Relationships and wellbeing

Our resources and booklets help with questions and support around relationships and wellbeing.
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Planning ahead

Our resources and booklets help with information on planning ahead.
Planning ahead
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Managing symptoms

Our resources and booklets help with support on managing your symptoms when you live with a terminal illness.
Managing symptoms
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Getting support

Our resources and booklets help with practical information and support on all aspects of life with terminal illness, dying and bereavement.
Getting support
When someone dies

When someone dies

Information about the practical and emotional issues that may come up when someone dies.
When someone dies
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Medical equipment

Our resources and booklets help with information on medical equipment.
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Other languages

Our Welsh and English bilingual booklets | Ei'n llyfrynnau dwyieithog Cymraeg a Saesneg
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Easy read booklets

Our easy read booklets use simple words and pictures to help you understand the information.
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Rough guide on tablet

The Rough Guide to the End of Life

A downloadable eBook to help you think about and navigate the end of life. 

The Rough Guide to the End of Life

£23

Your gift could pay for one hour of vital nursing care for someone living with a terminal illness in the comfort of their own home.

£100

Your gift could help fund half an evening’s care in a person’s home when they need it most.

£200

This gift could help fund nine hours of nursing support in someone's home through the night, bringing the expert care and comfort families need.

£8

Your kind regular gift could help provide much needed support for families.

£12

Over the course of a year your gift could provide an entire night of care in someone's home, helping them stay with their family.

£23

Your gift could pay for a vital hour of nursing care from a Marie Curie Nurse for someone living with a terminal illness every month.

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Whatever you can give, your kind donation means Marie Curie can provide expert hospice care, whatever the illness, in the comfort of home and hospice.


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