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We were pleased to provide evidence on this pension bill-whilst narrow in scope, it is a small step in recognizing the unique circumstances faced by those diagnosed with a terminal illness Communities NI Colm Gildernew Gordon Lyons MLA
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We are joining with community & voluntary sector colleagues in support of today's Assembly motion calling for a cross-departmental Loneliness Strategy #tacklingloneliness
We are delighted to support Ulster Unionist Party Robbie Butler MLA motion calling for a Loneliness Strategy for NI, taking place this afternoon.
Loneliness at the end of life has a major impact on the well-being of patients and carers. Northern Ireland needs a Loneliness Strategy.
We joined Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland launch of 'Saving Your Breath' report today.
Marie Curie provides care for those with respiratory conditions at the end of life. We know the importance of appropriate care provides for people with conditions like COPD and IPF.
Laura Harland, one of our amazing nurses here in NI shared her experiences of caring for people at the end of life on The Nolan Show, BBC
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Need information on palliative or end of life care & support? Call Marie Curie 0800 090 2309
Today we welcomed Department of Health Minister Robin Swann to Marie Curie Belfast Hospice. PfG, Palliative Strategy and unscheduled care all part of our discussion. The Minister received a tour of the Hospice, meeting patients and staff.
Exciting news that Marie Donnelly will become the first Marie Curie Advanced Nurse Practitioner Western Trust caring for terminally ill people in hospital and in the community, supported by Community Foundation for Northern Ireland through the #CancerCharitiesSupportFund .
Today we welcomed a delegation from Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Health including Chairperson Liz Kimmins Deputy Chairperson Danny Donnelly MLA and members Colin McGrath πΊπ¦ and ΓrlaithΓ Flynn.
Thank you to the committee for your time and insightful and curious questions.
Sinn FΓ©in Alliance Party The SDLP
What a month March was! π
From our collectors & fundraisers to each and every person that wore a daffodil or donated to help us provide expert end of life care to even more people at the end of life.
THANK YOU for supporting the #GreatDaffodilAppeal π
Marie Curie Ambassador π€πΌ Ryan Hand Presents ππΌ tells of his highs and lows raising Β£16,000 for Marie Curie from marathon running. He will be running again in the London Marathon on Sunday April 21. To support him this year go to justgiving.com/page/ryansrunnβ¦
Emma and all the team in our social work/bereavement services do incredible work Marie Curie NI
We're thinking of everyone who is:
π Living with a terminal illness
π Caring for someone
π Missing someone
βοΈ Call our free Support Line on 0800 090 2309
βοΈ or email us at [email protected]
Lines are open 10am-4pm Bank Holiday Friday and Monday
A big thanks to Marie Curie Caring Services staff who are putting on their running shoes to take part in relay teams in the BelfastCityMarathon on Sunday 5th May πββοΈ
The team have already raised over Β£2,000 tinyurl.com/bddtm9j8 π€©
Jim Brown's poetry is raising money for Marie Curie NI in memory of his friend Elaine - just one of the main personal stories behind this year's #GreatDaffodilAppeal
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