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On the Marie Curie Couch with Victoria Emes

In the latest episode of On the Marie Curie Couch, Jason Davidson sits down with comedian and content creator, Victoria Emes. In this conversation, Victoria and Jason talk about the death of her dad, visual artist Ian Emes, grieving during motherhood, ‘fusty’ funeral homes, and figuring out 'sadmin'.

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

Poppy Taylor is a Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant in the Dementia Care and Respite service in Wales. She explains the difference expert care makes for people living with late-stage dementia and those close to them.

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