Our services in Wales

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Our hospice in Penarth

Our friendly and welcoming Marie Curie Hospice, Cardiff and the Vale helps people living with any terminal illness or approaching the end of life, and the people close to them, receive the care and support they need. We also offer a range of wellbeing services, like relaxing therapies and carers' cafes, to anyone affected by terminal illness.

About the hospice

Hospice care at home

Our nurses and healthcare assistants in Wales bring the nursing, and emotional help you need to you, in the comfort of your own home. We offer support to the people looking after you too – from reassurance and practical information to giving them time take a break. Our Hospice Care at Home service is available in the Health Board areas of Betsi Cadwaladr, Cardiff and Vale, Cwm Taf Morgannwg, Hywel Dda, Powys and Swansea Bay in Wales.

About this type of care

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 service is there for you when you need it. Our Urgent Hospice Care at Home service is available in Betsi Cadwaladr - Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham.

About this type of care

Marie Curie Companions

Companion volunteers provide practical and emotional support at home, in hospital and over the phone. They offer free, flexible and personalised help to people at the end of life, and to their families and carers. The Companion at Home service is available in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, Cwm Taf Morgannwg, North Wales, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, West Wales (Carmathenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire). The Companion in Hospital service is currently available at the University Hospital, Wales – Cardiff.

About Marie Curie Companions

Support for people with dementia

Our Dementia Care and Respite services are here for people living with late-stage dementia or caring for someone who does in the Health Board areas of Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay. If you’re caring for someone with late-stage dementia, being able to support them in the place where they feel most comfortable and safe is so important. This service offers expert, hands-on care and companionship to people with late-stage dementia at home, and respite for their carers.

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Wales Bereavement Information and Support Service

Marie Curie is here to provide bereavement support for everyone in Wales. The service provides free information and support, including counselling, a telephone support service and group support around loss and grief.

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Getting Marie Curie care and support in Wales

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 7am-10pm every day).

Call 0292 267 9740

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 Wales