Marie Curie
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Corridor care is a problem that is not going away in the NHS - Jayne Dowle
Our local hospital’s A&E department recorded its busiest day ever earlier this month, with a total of 450 people attending, setting a new daily record. And this is only October, the start of autumn, not the depths of winter.
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Only one female scientist named in GCSEs, research finds
A new study finds Rosalind Franklin is the only woman named in Key Stage 4 science specifications.
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End of life care is a measure of a compassionate society - Sarah Holmes
This year marks 25 years since joining Marie Curie and starting my career in palliative medicine. Over that time, I have had the privilege of meeting and caring for thousands of people living with terminal illness, their families and carers, as well as working alongside incredibly dedicated colleagues who support them every day.
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Urgent plan needed to end 'corridor care' for children, health secretary says
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
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Bradford City stars create ‘special memories’ with hospice patients
BRADFORD City players have helped create 'special memories' during a visit to Marie Curie Hospice
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Professor shares 'most important thing to do' when someone is grieving
Dr Lesel Dawson, co-director of Good Grief Weston, says avoiding grief is not a good way to cope.
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AI or ‘super intelligence’? Trump isn’t the only one who is confused
US President Donald Trump has declared that artificial intelligence should now be called “super intelligence”. Columnist Jacob Aron explains where that term came from and explores whether its many historical meanings apply today
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New Marie Curie Hospice team helps people plan end of life care
“MOST people do have an idea about what they want - it’s just no one’s ever asked them before. That’s why this service is important. Without it, many of the patients I’ve supported with a life limiting illness might have fallen through the cracks.”
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Michael Palin and Alison Steadman among celebs urging PM to fix palliative care
Marie Curie said its research has shown nearly one in three people in England die without adequate care and support
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Supermarket in North Yorkshire first in UK to hit £50k charity milestone
A North Yorkshire supermarket has become the first UK store to hit £50,000 fundraising milestone for a national charity.
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Supermarket in North Yorkshire first in UK to hit £50k charity milestone
A North Yorkshire supermarket has become the first UK store to hit £50,000 fundraising milestone for a national charity.
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Who is Sir Ranulph Fiennes? The legendary explorer at centre of care home dispute
Famous adventurer is believed to have been kept in succession of care homes under a fake name
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Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson appeals for funds to ‘locate and safeguard’ the explorer
Alexander Millington-Cotes is concerned for welfare of the 82-year-old, who hasn’t been seen in public for two years