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All about our services

A doctor in the hospice

Welcome

Marie Curie Cancer Care is the UK's leading independent hospice provider offering the best possible care in a safe and supportive environment. Our hospice staff specialise in helping people with life-limiting illnesses including cancer, motor neurone disease, heart disease and renal failure.

This website introduces the services we provide and the ways we can help you improve your quality of life.

For links to websites about cancer care, information and support, visit our website at www.mariecurie.org.uk/patientsandcarers or ask a member of our team.

All Marie Curie Cancer Care services are free of charge to you and your family. We depend on the generosity of the public to fund our work.

To find out more about helping the hospice please see the Support Us section of our website.

Day services
Day services
We’re here to help you maintain the best possible quality of life throughout your illness in a relaxed, warm and friendly environment where we hope you will feel free to discuss any fears or problems.
 
In-patient care
In-patient care
Our team of specialists work closely together to deal with all the needs of each of our patients. We respect their privacy, dignity and freedom of choice.
 
Care in your home
Care in your home
Care in familiar surroundings.
 
Social, spiritual and family support
Social, spiritual and family support
Our social workers are available to help you address any psychological, social or emotional issues that may be of concern to you.
 
Bereavement support
Bereavement support
The loss of someone close can be hard; we can provide bereavement support for the families and those who were close to people who were patients at the hospice.
 
Accessing services
Accessing services
People with cancer or another life-limiting illness may be referred to the Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh for a variety of services.
 
About us
About us
The Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh, opened in 1966 and today is one of the largest of the charity's UK hospices with space for 37 patients who need in-patient care.
 
Have your say
Have your say
To improve our services we like to work closely with people who use them to get their views.
 
Hospice brochure
Hospice brochure
Download a pdf of the hospice brochure.