Our services in East of England

Hospice care at home

Our nurses, healthcare assistants and other healthcare professionals in the East of England bring the clinical, practical and emotional help you need to you, in the comfort of your own home. And we offer support to the people close to you too – from reassurance and practical information to letting them take a break. Overnight care is available in Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Mid and South Essex, Great Yarmouth and Waveney. Daytime care is available in areas of Essex.

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Urgent hospice care at home

Whether you're ill or looking after someone who is, you know that symptoms can change at any time, day or night. Terminal illness doesn't adhere to a schedule, so neither should the care you get. Urgent hospice care at home is there for you when you need it. Our Urgent Hospice Care at Home service is available in areas of Essex in partnership with local hospices.

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Companion over the phone

Companion volunteers are there to offer support and a listening ear for anyone in the East of England with an illness they're likely to die from. If you want someone to talk with, regularly and from the comfort of your own home, you can receive calls from the same Marie Curie Companion each week.

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Compassionate Workplaces training

The Compassionate Workplaces programme helps employers in the East of England support staff affected by terminal illness or grief, equipping managers with the tools they need to help their teams through this difficult time. The training can be delivered virtually or in-person.

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Getting Marie Curie care and support in the East of England

To get referred to a Marie Curie service directly, contact your GP, district nurse or hospital team. Get in touch with our local coordination centre to learn more about services in your area and how we may be able to help (open 8am to 10pm, seven days a week).

Call 01604 258 765

Experiences of palliative and end of life care in the East of England

Marie Curie conducted a study on behalf of NHS East of England to understand experiences of palliative and end of life care in the region. We’ve released a report detailing the findings and highlighting key areas for improvement.

Read the full report Read the summary report

Are you a healthcare professional?

Learn about the types of service we offer for people living with a terminal illness and how to refer patients.

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Online Community

Connect with our Online Community to get support from other people affected by terminal illness, including those who are bereaved. It’s a space for you to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences with others from the comfort of your own home.

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How we can help in the East of England