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Art therapy is often misunderstood, but it can be transformative, says Rebecca Maggs, Art Psychotherapist at Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle.

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Meet the 'endfluencers' challenging the terminal illness stigma

Sir Michael Palin speaks to Marie Curie: “Loss is like dodging fire on a ba…

Darran Moran runs for Marie Curie

“I feel so privileged and excited to run again for Marie Curie.”

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“Marie Curie helped my dad maintain his dignity”

Care at the end

PODCAST: On the Marie Curie Couch with Milo McCabe

“I provide expert care and support for people with dementia”

Care at the end

"Marie Curie care let us treasure our time together"

Care at the end

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“What it’s like being a Marie Curie Nurse”

Care at the end

Council tax relief for terminally ill residents

Last month Manchester City Council became the first local authority in the UK to introduce council tax support specifically for terminally ill people. But other local councils must follow suit and make people at the end of life exempt from council tax payments.

“Mum’s diaries help me connect with her even after she’s gone”

Care at the end

“Marie Curie care makes such a difference to my life”

Care at the end

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“Everybody knows Marie Curie is for end of life care, but we do much more”

Care at the end

“No two days are the same as a MND Care Co-ordinator”

Care at the end

Natalie smiles and holds a card reader while she's out collecting with a fellow volunteer

“Collecting for Marie Curie would make my grandad proud”

Care at the end

“People see the Marie Curie daffodil and they have faith in us”

Care at the end

How lived experience helped set new research priorities

The gap in care

Francine and Fathi drinking tea together and smiling in earlier years

“Marie Curie dementia support means I can care for my husband at home”

Caring for someone

Real stories of living with a terminal illness

“Marie Curie keeps me positive about the time I have left”

Care at the end

“The hospice arranged our perfect wedding”

Care at the end

“I promised I’d be there until the end. I kept that promise.”

Caring for someone

“I’m proud to be a Marie Curie volunteer – we give the love back”

“I’m proud to be a Marie Curie volunteer – we give the love back”

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