Marie Curie warns of looming end of life care crisis as sector braces for “the worst winter ever” due to COVID-19
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End of life care crisis as sector braces for “the worst winter ever”
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50 MPs back Marie Curie's National Day of Reflection
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Six months of heartbreak and loss for bereaved in lockdown
New study shows how dying without an “end-of-life diagnosis” makes it harder for frail older people to access good community care
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New study shows how dying without an “end-of-life diagnosis” makes it harder for frail older people to access good community care
Marie Curie response to the Government announcement of £546 million extra funding for care providers to help reduce transmission of Covid-19
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Marie Curie responds to the Government's latest announcement that £546 million extra funding will be given to care providers to help reduce transmission of Covid-19 this winter
Call to improve care for dying people in Scottish hospitals
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Marie Curie and the University of Glasgow are calling for action to improve the care and experience of dying people in hospitals. Following a series of seminars with leading experts undertaken before the coronavirus pandemic, the organisations found that despite examples of good care, many hospitals are still not ide
New lockdown restrictions guidance causing distress to the bereaved
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Marie Curie says the UK Government’s latest guidance on the six-person rule is causing further distress and confusion for bereaved families. The charity has seen a sharp spike in enquiries to their Information and Support Line over whether wakes can be held in people’s own homes.
New support for carers when making difficult decisions for people with dementia and COVID-19
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COVID-19: New support for dementia carers
Boris Johnson announces £300m for NHS upgrades to prepare for winter pressures
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Marie Curie responds to Boris Johnson's announcement of £300m for NHS upgrades to prepare for winter pressures
Paul Chuckle in tribute to brother on anniversary of his death
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Paul Chuckle sets up tribute page in brother's memory
Marie Curie response to Welsh Government advisory group on ethnic minorities and covid
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Marie Curie responds to findings from a Welsh Government advisory group, led by Judge Ray Singh, looking at why ethnic minorities were at risk as coronavirus spread.
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