Kathleen is a volunteer for the Marie Curie Hampstead Hospice. This work is rewarding in so many ways and being able to work with such humble staff and patients alike is a great way of giving back to the community and gaining a fresh perspective on life itself.

Marie Curie is a registered charitable organisation in the United Kingdom which provides care and support to people with terminal illnesses and their families. It was established in 1948, the same year as the National Health Service.

Marie Curie runs great fund raising events and the latest national campaign is on  the website. Please take a look by clicking on the logo!

In financial year 2014/15 the charity provided care to 40,000 terminally ill patients in the community and in its nine hospices, along with support for their families. More than 2,700 nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals help provide this care.

At the nine Marie Curie Hospices, quality of life for patients is actively promoted as is providing much needed support for their carers. Marie Curie provides the largest number of hospice beds outside the National Health Service.