How to refer patients
We welcome referrals to our services from GPs, district nurses and other healthcare professionals, and do everything we can to make the process as speedy and efficient as possible.
Referrals to hospice care at home services
Referrals to a hospice
Referrals to our Companion at home service
Referrals to Marie Curie hospice care at home services
We offer different types of hospice care services in different parts of the country, to best meet local need.
To find out which Marie Curie services are available to patients in your area, or to refer a patient, please get in touch.
Referrals contact numbers
- Scotland – 0141 473 1785 (open Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm)
- South East – 0188 377 2232 (open Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm)
- Midlands and East of England – 0121 752 9305 (open 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
- London – 0203 370 2208 (open Monday to Friday, 8am-10pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am-10pm)
- Northern Ireland – 0289 433 1868 (open every day, 8am to 10pm)
- Wales – 0292 267 9740 (open every day, 7am-11pm)
- South West – 0188 421 4105 (open Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm)
- North East – 0191 500 8956 (open 7 days a week, 8am-10pm)
- North West – 0151 541 7808 (open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm) unless your patient's in Liverpool or South Sefton, in which case call 0300 100 1002 (open 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
What do I need to refer my patient?
You’ll need to have the following details to hand in the first instance:
- your full contact details
- the name of the CCG covering the area in which the patient lives
- the name of the patient’s GP, along with contact details for the practice
- the patient’s full name and contact details
- the patient’s diagnosis, prognosis and symptoms
- details of past medical history
- any information on family
- information on the patient’s living circumstances.
We’ll also ask for an assessment of whether your patient’s needs are urgent, changing or stable, so that we can determine the right level of support. Our nursing office staff will advise on any additional information they may need.
What happens once my referral is accepted?
Once a referral has been accepted, we’ll pass on the details of the Marie Curie nurse or senior healthcare assistant who will be responsible for your patient’s care.
We’ll also get in touch with the patient directly to let them know we will be supporting them. Read more in-depth information about what happens once you've made a referral.
Referrals to Marie Curie Hospice services
Referrals to our Companion at home service
Contact the Companion at home service in your area to find out more or make a referral.
