Marie Curie South East Community Companions

03/04/2026

We wish our colleagues and clients who celebrate a very Happy Easter - The South East Community Companions Team.

02/04/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month. For the autistic community, many prefer the term 'acceptance' rather than 'awareness' as it means more than acknowledging, but being open-minded instead.

At Marie Curie, we're committed to creating an accommodating and inclusive environment for our autistic staff members and clients.

For more about how you can step up for Autism Acceptance Month, click the link below provided by The National Autistic Society.

🔗https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/acceptance-and-awareness/world-autism-acceptance-month

23/03/2026

Have you heard of Marie Curie's Talk About Cards?

Talk About Cards acknowledges that it isn't easy to talk about death and dying.

Talk About Cards serves as an icebreaker that blends general questions like 'what job did you want to have when you were a child?' to more end-of-life related questions, such as 'what songs would you like to be played at your funeral'?

As we post cards from the pack, please feel free to leave your answers in the contact section!

For more information about Talk About Cards, please contact us at [email protected]

20/03/2026

Thank you for having us Redhill Library !

13/03/2026

It is normal to feel low on Mother's Day for various reasons. One being, it may remind you of a void in your life; whether it's the loss of your own mother or a child you were once a mother to.

At Marie Curie, we're here for you. Our information and support line is open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm Saturday to Sunday. Our friendly colleagues are here for you, no matter how long ago you lost your loved one, and even if you're experiencing anticipatory grief.

You can call our support line free of charge at 0800 090 2309
Further information: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/support-line

10/03/2026

Thank you, University of Brighton Careers and Employability team, for having us at your Volunteer Fair!

Pictured here with two of our volunteers, who are students at University of Brighton !!

04/03/2026

Introducing our first video for our new 'Meet the Team' series!

Meet Paul, our Volunteer Service Officer for Brighton & Hove's Community Companion service.

To enquire about our service, please contact us at [email protected].

Alternatively, you can speak to our Peer Support Officer, Kearin, at +44 1883 832664

03/03/2026

23/02/2026

Thank you to Lucy and Wellsbourne Healthcare for having us at their weekly community cafe !!

20/02/2026

Welcome to Marie Curie South East's Community Companion page!

We currently serve residents of East Surrey and Brighton & Hove who have a terminal illness, their carers and individuals classed as elderly, frail and struggling with loneliness.

This is a free service that offers companionship, emotional support and practical advice on energy and gas benefits to people in the comfort of their homes or out in a preferred communal space.

For more information on making a referral, you can email us at [email protected].

Our DMS are not constantly monitored.

We look forward to hearing from you-

The South East team 💛

Kearin, Paul and Zabian 💛💙