Marie Curie
CompanionsAbout Marie Curie
Our Companion Service provide free emotional and practical support – at home, in hospital or over the phone. Our volunteers focus on what’s important to you and those close to you. It might be accompanying you to appointments, being there to listen to how you are feeling without judgement, or stepping in so family or carers can take a break.
One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, London, SW11 7BW
Service Eligibility
Companion over the phone
This service is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is affected by terminal illness, whether you are living with a terminal illness yourself, you’re caring for someone, you’re a family member, or you’re close to someone who is living with the terminal illness.
Companion in hospital
Currently, the Companion in Hospital service is available in select hospitals across the UK.
Information for Volunteers
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We provide frontline nursing, hospice care and befriending by volunteers, a free support line and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement.
Age Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Carers, Older PeopleRegions
Country: National
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted