Every moment is precious. Last year we helped more than 60,000 people directly and reached over two million more. Nurses
Our nurses care for people in their homes, giving much-needed respite to overstretched carers. They provide a lifeline at one of the most frightening and upsetting times any family will face. Last year, our nurses cared for almost 36,000 people. Hospices
Our nine hospices across the UK offer the reassurance of specialist care and support to people in the local area in a friendly, welcoming environment. They help our patients to feel safe and cared-for during their final months, weeks and days of life. Last year, 99% of the people we supported in our hospices, and their loved ones, were likely to recommend us to friends and family. Trusted information and support line
When you’re dealing with the shock of a terminal illness, the stress of caring for someone you love or the pain of bereavement, information you can trust is very precious. Our online information and support line help people in their hour of need to feel reassured, informed and empowered to face what’s happening in their lives. Campaigns
Marie Curie campaigns and influences decision-makers on issues that affect people whose lives are touched by terminal illness, death and bereavement, providing a voice to make sure they get the support they need when they need it most. Research
As we face what’s coming in the years ahead, it’s essential we understand more about what good end of life looks like, and how we can support each other in the best ways possible – both medically and in the round. We fund leading research to help improve what we do to support people affected by terminal illness, death and bereavement, as well as services provided by others. Public awareness
Having conversations about wants, needs and wishes means it’s more likely we’ll end our days in a calm and peaceful state of mind – as well as things easier for those close to us after we’re gone. Marie Curie creates campaigns to help change public attitudes to dying, death and bereavement so, as a nation, we can find ways to open the conversation and be better prepared.
