Join us for a coffee and a chat

Welcome to our new Coffee Lounge, this is a space for general chat and to connect with others... a cup of tea or coffee at your side is optional!

Please feel free to introduce yourself to the Community and tell ....

Podcasts on Death, Dying and Grief

Hello,As we have been talking on here about both books and films which focus on grief, I thought I would start a thread on podcasts as this can be a popular way of accessing discussions and support. For me, I love podcasts as I can listen to them when it suits, ....

We’re here for you this Mother’s Day

We're thinking of mums everywhere today - from the mums who care for us, to the mums we've lost. 💛 If you need support, we're here for you. Contact our Support Line for free on 0800 090 2309 or visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/support-line  . We're also here for you on our Online Community. However you choose ....

Life insurance and critical illness

Hi everyone,   I'm Jamie, and I work in our policy team, looking at issues around financial security at the end of life.   We've come across a few cases of people have trouble accessing a critical illness payout, or accessing an early life insurance payout after being diagnosed with ....

Energy Support Information

Did you know that energy bills can be double in a household where someone is terminally ill due to the need to keep warm and running vital electrically powered medical equipment.We have lots of information on possible support available to those living with a terminal illness.Support can include :Information on ....

Living funerals

Do you have any experience of living funerals? Hi, I'm Nadia and I work in the Marie Curie Information & Support Content team. We are writing a new web page about living funerals - also called living wakes, pre-funerals, and sometimes 'celebrations of life'.  We'd like to speak to people about ....

Join our Online Art Therapy Group

Join our Online Art Therapy GroupMichele, our Art Therapist will be running an online art therapy group for patients known to Marie Curie. What happens in a session? • There is a brief check-in and introduction to that week's theme • Individual art making • Group reflectionNo previous experience of art or art therapy ....

How can I know Qibla direction?

You can know the Qibla direction by using the Qibla Finder at onlinecompass.net/qibla-finder. It's online, free, precise, and easy to use. Simply visit the website, allow location access, and it will accurately point you towards the Qibla. This tool is especially helpful for travelers and anyone needing a quick and ....

Father’s Day

We’re thinking of you all today 💛 Dads who are supporting children through taught times, children who are supporting dads through tough times, dads who have lost a child and those who have lost their dads.   Sending a little love to you all and a reminder that our Support Line is ....

Carers Week 2024

The theme for Carers Week 2024 is 'Putting Carers on the Map’, seeking to increase visibility for carers.  Caring for a friend or family member with a terminal illness can be both rewarding and challenging. It can have an impact on carers physical and mental health. We have information on what to ....