Companion Service (Marie Curie)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • People diagnosed with a terminal illness and/or their loved ones

Description

The Marie Curie Companion Service matches volunteers with individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness and/or their loved ones to provide emotional support and companionship.

A Marie Curie Companion is a trained volunteer can support you if you have a terminal illness or a family member/carer of someone who has terminal illness. The companion can help you cope more effectively and with more confidence at this difficult point in your life.

A Marie Curie Companion volunteer will help you get the most out of services, support and choices that are available to you by providing appropriate information. This service is available for approximately 3 hours a week.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

Yes

Location information

The helper will meet you in the community.

Opening times

Flexible depending on your needs.

Marie Curie helper service

Contact Details

07834394497
scotlandsouthhelper@mariecurie.org.uk
www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/helper-volunteers
Marie Curie Hospice, 133 Balornock Road, Glasgow , G21 3US

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Downloads


Marie Curie Helper leaflet
(641.95 KB pdf)

Types of support on offer:

Information and advice
Support in person
Support on the phone

Type of services on offer:

Isolation
Loneliness
Long term conditions/disabilities
Relationships and Family Life
Self confidence

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