Working with Integrated Care Systems
In this report, we ask Integrated Care Boards about their progress in meeting their legal duty to commission palliative care services, and the barriers they're facing.
Policy
We campaign for a world where everyone gets the best experience possible at the end of their life.
Nobody should die in poverty
It shouldn’t be harder to make ends meet at the end of your life. But many people are pushed into poverty after a terminal diagnosis.
UK Commission on Bereavement
A major independent commission exploring issues and recommendations on how to better support bereaved people.
The Better End of Life Report 2022
People die at all times of the day and night, seven days a week. So why are end of life care services so difficult to access at home out of hours
Compromised connections
New research explores the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on hospice care in the West Midlands.
A Place for Everyone
We want to improve care for everyone living with a terminal illness. Find out how we're doing this through our policy work.
Dying Well in Wales
Find information on our policy and public affairs activity in Wales.
Northern Ireland seminar series
The Marie Curie in Northern Ireland seminar series aims to explore the issues that limit end of life care reaching people in Northern Ireland.
Our latest policy blogs
Managing pain can't wait until opening hours
There's a long way to go before people at the end of life get the right care, no matter the time of day or night. But there is some good news.
Day of Reflection is more important than ever
Pausing to look back and holding space for our grief allows us to move forward with renewed purpose.
Food banks and loneliness
Our research finds that far too little has changed since a 1952 study found many were experiencing poverty and social isolation at end of life.
Researching a better end of life
We're the UK's largest charitable funder of palliative care research.
Find out about our research
Commissioning
We work in partnership with you to deliver high quality care and support.
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Palliative Care Knowledge Zone
Trusted information and support to help healthcare professionals care for anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from.
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