Dear Editor,
Christmas is such a special time of year. A chance to celebrate and create lasting memories with those closest to us. It’s also a time when we miss our loved ones the most.
But spare a thought for those people facing the last Christmas with a loved one, or the first without them – the festive season can be particularly challenging and difficult to navigate. Many families need help to get them through the season, and don’t know where to access the support they need.
Marie Curie believes everyone should have expert care and support at the end of life, free from unnecessary pain, and have the dignity and respect they deserve, whatever their illness or where they live. Our free support line and webchat is open over the festive season, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, offering practical and emotional support on everything from managing symptoms, navigating care to financial information, including how to get help with energy bills, and bereavement support.
Our trained Support Line Officers are there if you need support or a listening ear, as well as our Telephone Companion service that offers regular calls at a time that suits you.
Whatever your question, we’re here to help you.
If you or someone close to you needs support over Christmas and New Year, please contact Marie Curie for free on 0800 090 2309 or visit mariecurie.org.uk/support to chat online.
Best wishes,
Matt Williams
Marie Curie Associate Director, Information and Support
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