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David's vision of palliative care was lying in a hospital bed. But soon, it was palliative care that was helping David get out of bed. Read David and his wife Mary's story of care and support.

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PODCAST: On the Marie Curie Couch with Sarah Perry

Alisa's mum and dad, surrounded by grandchildren

"Marie Curie gave Dad a way to look after us, even as he was dying"

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Helen and her mum, Jo

She wasn’t just a name, she was our mum

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"A horrible situation turned beautiful"

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Caring for someone

"It's not about me, it's about making a difference"

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"I've run until I cried especially after losing my dad"

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Help people die in peace, not A&E

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Why ambulance-led end of life care needs urgent reform

For thousands of dying people in England, the first person they see during a health crisis is a paramedic. But what people in the last year of life most often need most is planned and compassionate support, either at home or in community settings.

"Collaboration is at the heart of transforming end of life care"

The gap in care

"Alcohol halted my grief" - on the Marie Curie Couch with Rosie Moss

Meet the 'endfluencers' challenging the terminal illness stigma

PODCAST: On the Marie Curie Couch with Michael Palin

"It felt like we'd provided a gift" - What it's like to work on Christmas D…

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Darran Moran runs for Marie Curie

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

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"Marie Curie care let us treasure the time together"

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PODCAST: On the Marie Curie Couch with Anthony Stazicker

Real stories of living with a terminal illness

"Marie Curie care makes such a difference to my life"

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

Care at the end

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

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“The hospice arranged our perfect wedding”

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