Better End of Life Report 2024
We look at the current state of dying, death and bereavement in the UK, and how to ensure that everyone has the best possible end of life care.
Policy
We campaign for a world where everyone gets the best experience possible at the end of their life.
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.
The cost of dying crisis
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.
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
End of life care doesn't need to be in crisis
We must look at the ways to improve services in all settings to give people the end of life they deserve.
Better End of Life Report
New research shows access to high-quality end of life care is patchy and inequitable. But we know better care is possible.
Hospice care needs proper government funding
We’re working hard to find new ways to give people hospice care when they’re dying. But however it’s delivered, it must be sustainably funded.
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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