Marie Curie
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"Marie Curie provides expert hospice care and support for people living with a terminal illness."
About Marie Curie
Marie Curie is a UK charity providing free palliative and end of life care for people living with a terminal illness, alongside support for those close to them. Founded in 1948 and based in London, its nurses and healthcare professionals provide care in people’s homes, communities and hospices. In 2025/26, it provided expert care and support to 45,099 people.
Its work extends beyond direct care to research, campaigning and policy change aimed at improving end of life services across the UK. A Support Line offers emotional and practical help, while companion volunteers support people living with terminal illness and their families. Its information services also help people understand care, dying and bereavement.
A range of roles and settings
Marie Curie’s workforce includes nurses and complementary therapists as well as shop workers and fundraisers. In its hospices, care can include inpatient and day services, practical help with home equipment and adaptations, and support for physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Hospice teams work in partnership with the NHS and the professionals coordinating each person’s care.
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