ACROSS the UK, Marie Curie is preparing to care for hundreds of additional dying patients requiring end of life care, to help relieve the unprecedented pressure on the NHS during the coronavirus crisis.

The charity's local nursing teams have been working exceptionally hard to keep up with the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the South West.

Many people, when given the choice, say they would prefer to die in their own home, or in a hospice, rather than a hospital.

End of life patients who do not want to be in hospital need to be moved to a more appropriate setting, as beds in critical care units are urgently required for coronavirus patients.

Marie Curie is available to help but only if it continues to raise the donations the charity requires to fund its vital work.

Marie Curie’s Chief Executive, Matthew Reed said: "At this time of national emergency, Marie Curie Nurses and frontline staff are needed more than ever as the NHS is put under ever greater strain. But just as we want to help, our income has been decimated. We need donations urgently to keep our Nurses and Hospice staff on the frontline.

"We are all in this crisis together and already we are seeing how the public in this country is rising to support each other and the most vulnerable.  Please donate now."

To help Marie Curie support the NHS during this pandemic, visit: mariecurie.org.uk/emergency

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