Who we are

We provide care and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We’ve been carrying out this vital work for over 65 years – last year alone we cared for over 40,000 people across the UK.

Bringing light in the darkest hours

Marie Curie Nurses like Elizabeth offer vital care and support to people living with a terminal illness in the comfort of their own homes.

£20 pays for one hour of care from a Marie Curie Nurse like Elizabeth.
Donate today

Your support makes the work of nurses like Elizabeth possible. Take a look and see how we use the money you donate to offer care and support.

What does it mean to be a Marie Curie Nurse?

Hear from our Marie Curie Nurses about the hours of care, the moments of comfort, and the nights spent supporting people and families at home, when they need it most.

You can support our nurses by signing up to a Christmas collection.  

Annie Somers

"You try to hold it together - they were such a lovely family"

Annie has been there for many people during her time working as a Marie Curie Nurse, but there are some nights that are impossible to forget.
Read Annie's story
Pamela McIntyre

"I remember that night - some people stick in your head forever"

Pamela, a Marie Curie Senior Health Care Assistant, spoke to us about the power of listening, and the moments of joy that creates.
Read Pamela's story
Beth Namara

"When you hold their hands you make that connection right away"

From learning her new languages to singing for her patients, Beth goes out of her way to connect with the people she supports.
Read Beth's story

How we help people living with a terminal illness

Marie Curie Nurses

Our nurses work night and day, in people’s homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support.

Our hospices

Our hospices offer the reassurance of specialist, round-the-clock care and support, in a friendly, welcoming environment, for people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones.
Marie Curie Support Line and online help

Support Line and online help

Get practical information and support with our Support Line, online community and comprehensive information section.
Marie Curie Helper service

Helper volunteers

Our trained volunteers regularly visit people who need support to have a chat over a cup of tea, help them get to an appointment or just listen when they need a friendly ear.

Frequently asked questions

Are you a healthcare professional?

Find out more about referring patients, working with us and our research programmes.

For healthcare professionals

How our charity works

Our governance

Find out more about Marie Curie's governance, including information on our trustees, chief executive, executive board and patrons.

Our fundraising promise

As a charity, we believe you need to feel that we're using our resources effectively. That's why we make these promises to you.

Plans, reports and policies

Read our strategy, latest annual report and accounts, impact report and quality account.

Where your money goes

See how we use the money you donate to care for and support people living with a terminal illness and their families.

Our history

Learn about Marie Curie’s history, from our founding in 1948 to today.

Latest news

Visit the Marie Curie blog for the latest on our hospices, nursing, fundraising, research and much more.
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The challenges we face

  • People with a terminal illness are living with more complex needs and often multiple long-term conditions

  • Many of their needs are unmet and unrecognised, and significant inequities exist in the system

  • Many more people will be living with a terminal illness in the coming years as our population ages

We’re facing up to these challenges. We’re reaching more and more of the people who need us with vital care and support. 

And we’re working with other providers and key decision-makers to improve the way people with a terminal illness are cared for across the UK.

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