Marie Curie UK
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social
We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Hospice care and support, research and campaigns. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end 💛
Every chair here represents someone who died in poverty in the UK.
It's heartbreaking this is happening. 💔
It's heartbreaking this is happening. 💔
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Every chair here represents someone who died in poverty in the UK.
It's heartbreaking this is happening. 💔
It's heartbreaking this is happening. 💔
❗Paramedics are often being left without access to patient information or medications when attending people nearing end of life who urgently need palliative care.
This is so wrong.
This is so wrong.
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
❗Paramedics are often being left without access to patient information or medications when attending people nearing end of life who urgently need palliative care.
This is so wrong.
This is so wrong.
🚨🎉 GOOD NEWS: The UK Government has committed to introducing a national strategy for palliative and end of life care.
Minister of State for Care @skinnock.bsky.social outlines his plans. 👇
This is a crucial step towards fixing the gaps in palliative and end of life care. 🙌
Minister of State for Care @skinnock.bsky.social outlines his plans. 👇
This is a crucial step towards fixing the gaps in palliative and end of life care. 🙌
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🚨🎉 GOOD NEWS: The UK Government has committed to introducing a national strategy for palliative and end of life care.
Minister of State for Care @skinnock.bsky.social outlines his plans. 👇
This is a crucial step towards fixing the gaps in palliative and end of life care. 🙌
Minister of State for Care @skinnock.bsky.social outlines his plans. 👇
This is a crucial step towards fixing the gaps in palliative and end of life care. 🙌
We hear from lots of people living with a terminal illness who are *very* worried about how they’ll manage their energy bills this winter.
Secretary of State for Energy Security Ed Miliband highlights some of the support the UK government has made available.
Secretary of State for Energy Security Ed Miliband highlights some of the support the UK government has made available.
October 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We hear from lots of people living with a terminal illness who are *very* worried about how they’ll manage their energy bills this winter.
Secretary of State for Energy Security Ed Miliband highlights some of the support the UK government has made available.
Secretary of State for Energy Security Ed Miliband highlights some of the support the UK government has made available.
Our team were also at the conference to speak to politicians about how they can make sure people get the right care at the end of life.
🏠 Most people prefer to be cared for at home as that’s where they’re comfortable. But we also know many people struggle to access care in their community.
🏠 Most people prefer to be cared for at home as that’s where they’re comfortable. But we also know many people struggle to access care in their community.
October 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Our team were also at the conference to speak to politicians about how they can make sure people get the right care at the end of life.
🏠 Most people prefer to be cared for at home as that’s where they’re comfortable. But we also know many people struggle to access care in their community.
🏠 Most people prefer to be cared for at home as that’s where they’re comfortable. But we also know many people struggle to access care in their community.
Wes Streeting explained more in his speech 👇
October 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Wes Streeting explained more in his speech 👇
🚨Whether assisted dying is made legal or not, the UK government must fix the gaps in palliative care.
We have a neutral position on assisted dying. We’re not for or against it.
But we do believe EVERYONE should have access to good palliative care at the end of their life.
We have a neutral position on assisted dying. We’re not for or against it.
But we do believe EVERYONE should have access to good palliative care at the end of their life.
September 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚨Whether assisted dying is made legal or not, the UK government must fix the gaps in palliative care.
We have a neutral position on assisted dying. We’re not for or against it.
But we do believe EVERYONE should have access to good palliative care at the end of their life.
We have a neutral position on assisted dying. We’re not for or against it.
But we do believe EVERYONE should have access to good palliative care at the end of their life.
❗It’s time to talk about all the misinformation being spread about hospice care as part of the assisted dying debate – including this post below.
Let us be clear. Assisted dying is still not legal in the UK and it is not available at hospices. ❌
Let us be clear. Assisted dying is still not legal in the UK and it is not available at hospices. ❌
September 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
❗It’s time to talk about all the misinformation being spread about hospice care as part of the assisted dying debate – including this post below.
Let us be clear. Assisted dying is still not legal in the UK and it is not available at hospices. ❌
Let us be clear. Assisted dying is still not legal in the UK and it is not available at hospices. ❌
🚨 The APPG for Hospice & End of Life Care has found there is not enough financial protection in place for terminally ill people.
People are refusing treatment because they can't meet transport and childcare costs.
This isn’t right. Everyone deserves financial security at the end of their life. 💛
People are refusing treatment because they can't meet transport and childcare costs.
This isn’t right. Everyone deserves financial security at the end of their life. 💛
September 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🚨 The APPG for Hospice & End of Life Care has found there is not enough financial protection in place for terminally ill people.
People are refusing treatment because they can't meet transport and childcare costs.
This isn’t right. Everyone deserves financial security at the end of their life. 💛
People are refusing treatment because they can't meet transport and childcare costs.
This isn’t right. Everyone deserves financial security at the end of their life. 💛
❗ The Senedd election is less than 12 months away.
We need politicians in Wales to urgently commit to transform end of life care.
Help us make change by sharing your experience of palliative and end of life care 👉 https://campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/171421/data/1?ea.tracking.id=MCBluesky
We need politicians in Wales to urgently commit to transform end of life care.
Help us make change by sharing your experience of palliative and end of life care 👉 https://campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/171421/data/1?ea.tracking.id=MCBluesky
August 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
❗ The Senedd election is less than 12 months away.
We need politicians in Wales to urgently commit to transform end of life care.
Help us make change by sharing your experience of palliative and end of life care 👉 https://campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/171421/data/1?ea.tracking.id=MCBluesky
We need politicians in Wales to urgently commit to transform end of life care.
Help us make change by sharing your experience of palliative and end of life care 👉 https://campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/171421/data/1?ea.tracking.id=MCBluesky
End of life care in Wales is at breaking point. 💔
We want to change this. But we need your help.
If you or your loved ones have received palliative and end of life care in Wales, we want to hear from you 👉 https://campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/171421/data/1?ea.tracking.id=MCBluesky
We want to change this. But we need your help.
If you or your loved ones have received palliative and end of life care in Wales, we want to hear from you 👉 https://campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/171421/data/1?ea.tracking.id=MCBluesky
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
End of life care in Wales is at breaking point. 💔
We want to change this. But we need your help.
If you or your loved ones have received palliative and end of life care in Wales, we want to hear from you 👉 https://campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/171421/data/1?ea.tracking.id=MCBluesky
We want to change this. But we need your help.
If you or your loved ones have received palliative and end of life care in Wales, we want to hear from you 👉 https://campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/171421/data/1?ea.tracking.id=MCBluesky
Everyone should get to spend their final weeks and months in comfort. 💛
But right now, terminally ill people are being pushed into poverty because of sky-high bills.
Local councils in England have a responsibility to act. Email yours now 👉 campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/175312/...
But right now, terminally ill people are being pushed into poverty because of sky-high bills.
Local councils in England have a responsibility to act. Email yours now 👉 campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/175312/...
August 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Everyone should get to spend their final weeks and months in comfort. 💛
But right now, terminally ill people are being pushed into poverty because of sky-high bills.
Local councils in England have a responsibility to act. Email yours now 👉 campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/175312/...
But right now, terminally ill people are being pushed into poverty because of sky-high bills.
Local councils in England have a responsibility to act. Email yours now 👉 campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/page/175312/...
“The principle is simple. Care should happen as locally as it can.”
It’s good to hear this from We Streeting (@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social).👏 Too many terminally ill people are being rushed to hospital in a crisis because they can’t get the care they need at home.
This has to change.
It’s good to hear this from We Streeting (@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social).👏 Too many terminally ill people are being rushed to hospital in a crisis because they can’t get the care they need at home.
This has to change.
July 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“The principle is simple. Care should happen as locally as it can.”
It’s good to hear this from We Streeting (@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social).👏 Too many terminally ill people are being rushed to hospital in a crisis because they can’t get the care they need at home.
This has to change.
It’s good to hear this from We Streeting (@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social).👏 Too many terminally ill people are being rushed to hospital in a crisis because they can’t get the care they need at home.
This has to change.
🚨 📝 The UK Government has announced its 10 Year Health Plan.
The plan aims to shift care from hospitals to communities by creating a new Neighbourhood Health Service.
✅ It’s good news for people living with a terminal illness. Here’s why 🧵 (1/7)
The plan aims to shift care from hospitals to communities by creating a new Neighbourhood Health Service.
✅ It’s good news for people living with a terminal illness. Here’s why 🧵 (1/7)
July 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🚨 📝 The UK Government has announced its 10 Year Health Plan.
The plan aims to shift care from hospitals to communities by creating a new Neighbourhood Health Service.
✅ It’s good news for people living with a terminal illness. Here’s why 🧵 (1/7)
The plan aims to shift care from hospitals to communities by creating a new Neighbourhood Health Service.
✅ It’s good news for people living with a terminal illness. Here’s why 🧵 (1/7)
❗ Keir Starmer's u-turn on PIP does nothing to help people newly diagnosed with a life limiting condition.
Terminally ill people are already dying in poverty. And now, people will be thousands of pounds worse off.
It’s a scandal. The government must rethink its reforms.
Terminally ill people are already dying in poverty. And now, people will be thousands of pounds worse off.
It’s a scandal. The government must rethink its reforms.
June 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
❗ Keir Starmer's u-turn on PIP does nothing to help people newly diagnosed with a life limiting condition.
Terminally ill people are already dying in poverty. And now, people will be thousands of pounds worse off.
It’s a scandal. The government must rethink its reforms.
Terminally ill people are already dying in poverty. And now, people will be thousands of pounds worse off.
It’s a scandal. The government must rethink its reforms.
🚨 🎉 CAMPAIGN WIN: Manchester City Council will scrap council tax for terminally ill people.
People living with a terminal illness should NEVER have to worry about whether they can afford their bills.
This change will be a big relief to many terminally ill people and their families in Manchester. 💛
People living with a terminal illness should NEVER have to worry about whether they can afford their bills.
This change will be a big relief to many terminally ill people and their families in Manchester. 💛
June 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🚨 🎉 CAMPAIGN WIN: Manchester City Council will scrap council tax for terminally ill people.
People living with a terminal illness should NEVER have to worry about whether they can afford their bills.
This change will be a big relief to many terminally ill people and their families in Manchester. 💛
People living with a terminal illness should NEVER have to worry about whether they can afford their bills.
This change will be a big relief to many terminally ill people and their families in Manchester. 💛
🎉 🚨 GOOD NEWS: We’re the official TCS @londonmarathon.bsky.social Charity of the Year!
If you got a spot in the ballot today, we’d love for you to run for us and be part of the loudest and proudest team at the marathon. 💛
Join the team 👉 bit.ly/3wbvz30 #LondonMarathon
If you got a spot in the ballot today, we’d love for you to run for us and be part of the loudest and proudest team at the marathon. 💛
Join the team 👉 bit.ly/3wbvz30 #LondonMarathon
June 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🎉 🚨 GOOD NEWS: We’re the official TCS @londonmarathon.bsky.social Charity of the Year!
If you got a spot in the ballot today, we’d love for you to run for us and be part of the loudest and proudest team at the marathon. 💛
Join the team 👉 bit.ly/3wbvz30 #LondonMarathon
If you got a spot in the ballot today, we’d love for you to run for us and be part of the loudest and proudest team at the marathon. 💛
Join the team 👉 bit.ly/3wbvz30 #LondonMarathon
"The whole system is in a perilous state due to a lack of sustainable funding & limited prioritisation of end of life care"
Well said @munirawilson.bsky.social 👏
❗️Whether assisted dying is made legal or not, it's crucial the UK government acts to improve end of life care.
Well said @munirawilson.bsky.social 👏
❗️Whether assisted dying is made legal or not, it's crucial the UK government acts to improve end of life care.
June 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"The whole system is in a perilous state due to a lack of sustainable funding & limited prioritisation of end of life care"
Well said @munirawilson.bsky.social 👏
❗️Whether assisted dying is made legal or not, it's crucial the UK government acts to improve end of life care.
Well said @munirawilson.bsky.social 👏
❗️Whether assisted dying is made legal or not, it's crucial the UK government acts to improve end of life care.
🚨 Assisted dying update
“Whilst Marie Curie is neutral on assisted dying, we’re far from neutral on improving palliative care.”
Sam, our Executive Director of Policy, shares why it’s crucial MPs back our palliative care amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill today.
“Whilst Marie Curie is neutral on assisted dying, we’re far from neutral on improving palliative care.”
Sam, our Executive Director of Policy, shares why it’s crucial MPs back our palliative care amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill today.
June 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🚨 Assisted dying update
“Whilst Marie Curie is neutral on assisted dying, we’re far from neutral on improving palliative care.”
Sam, our Executive Director of Policy, shares why it’s crucial MPs back our palliative care amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill today.
“Whilst Marie Curie is neutral on assisted dying, we’re far from neutral on improving palliative care.”
Sam, our Executive Director of Policy, shares why it’s crucial MPs back our palliative care amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill today.
We agree... though what about palliative care? 🤔
People *also* rightly expect a comfortable, dignified death. But right now, too many are dying in avoidable pain, in poverty and alone - because services are underfunded & overstretched.
❗ This has to change. #SpendingReview
People *also* rightly expect a comfortable, dignified death. But right now, too many are dying in avoidable pain, in poverty and alone - because services are underfunded & overstretched.
❗ This has to change. #SpendingReview
June 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We agree... though what about palliative care? 🤔
People *also* rightly expect a comfortable, dignified death. But right now, too many are dying in avoidable pain, in poverty and alone - because services are underfunded & overstretched.
❗ This has to change. #SpendingReview
People *also* rightly expect a comfortable, dignified death. But right now, too many are dying in avoidable pain, in poverty and alone - because services are underfunded & overstretched.
❗ This has to change. #SpendingReview
111,000 people die in poverty each year in the UK.
This is unacceptable. Early access to the state pension for people with a terminal illness will give people the financial security they need.
It’s good to see Communities Minister Gordon Lyons back our call. 👏
This is unacceptable. Early access to the state pension for people with a terminal illness will give people the financial security they need.
It’s good to see Communities Minister Gordon Lyons back our call. 👏
June 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
111,000 people die in poverty each year in the UK.
This is unacceptable. Early access to the state pension for people with a terminal illness will give people the financial security they need.
It’s good to see Communities Minister Gordon Lyons back our call. 👏
This is unacceptable. Early access to the state pension for people with a terminal illness will give people the financial security they need.
It’s good to see Communities Minister Gordon Lyons back our call. 👏
End of life care in Wales is at breaking point. People are dying on their own and in pain. 💔
The 2026 Senedd election is a vital opportunity for MSs to fix this.
Today we’re launching our manifesto with 9 actions politicians must take to make sure everyone gets the care they need.
The 2026 Senedd election is a vital opportunity for MSs to fix this.
Today we’re launching our manifesto with 9 actions politicians must take to make sure everyone gets the care they need.
June 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
End of life care in Wales is at breaking point. People are dying on their own and in pain. 💔
The 2026 Senedd election is a vital opportunity for MSs to fix this.
Today we’re launching our manifesto with 9 actions politicians must take to make sure everyone gets the care they need.
The 2026 Senedd election is a vital opportunity for MSs to fix this.
Today we’re launching our manifesto with 9 actions politicians must take to make sure everyone gets the care they need.
People who are terminally ill should NEVER have to worry about being able to afford their bills or other essentials.
This is a truly sad and shocking situation – and it’s happening to people right across the UK. 💔
This is a truly sad and shocking situation – and it’s happening to people right across the UK. 💔
May 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
People who are terminally ill should NEVER have to worry about being able to afford their bills or other essentials.
This is a truly sad and shocking situation – and it’s happening to people right across the UK. 💔
This is a truly sad and shocking situation – and it’s happening to people right across the UK. 💔
📢 Today we're at Parliament to hand in our petition - signed by OVER 80,000 people - calling on the government to fix end of life care.
Too many people are dying alone and in pain.
Politicians need to invest in end of life care and make sure terminally ill people get the support they need. 💛
Too many people are dying alone and in pain.
Politicians need to invest in end of life care and make sure terminally ill people get the support they need. 💛
May 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📢 Today we're at Parliament to hand in our petition - signed by OVER 80,000 people - calling on the government to fix end of life care.
Too many people are dying alone and in pain.
Politicians need to invest in end of life care and make sure terminally ill people get the support they need. 💛
Too many people are dying alone and in pain.
Politicians need to invest in end of life care and make sure terminally ill people get the support they need. 💛
🥁 We're SO excited to share that we're the official 2026 Charity of the Year for the TCS @LondonMarathon!
By being Charity of the Year, we’ll be able to help more people get the support they urgently need at end of life.
Visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved... to get involved.
By being Charity of the Year, we’ll be able to help more people get the support they urgently need at end of life.
Visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved... to get involved.
April 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🥁 We're SO excited to share that we're the official 2026 Charity of the Year for the TCS @LondonMarathon!
By being Charity of the Year, we’ll be able to help more people get the support they urgently need at end of life.
Visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved... to get involved.
By being Charity of the Year, we’ll be able to help more people get the support they urgently need at end of life.
Visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved... to get involved.