[2] Marie Curie campaigns on issues affecting people with any illness they're likely to die from, their families and carers, and it's the largest charitable UK funder of palliative and end-of-life care research.

[2] Marie Curie Hospices provide specialist care and support for people living with a terminal illness and those close to them through inpatient, outpatient, and virtual services.

The charity runs Companion volunteer services at home, in hospitals and over the phone for people living with a terminal illness which provide companionship and respite towards the end of life.

In 2021, their Scrap Six Months campaign with the Motor Neurone Disease Association resulted in a change in the law in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales.

Previously, there was a rule in place meaning people diagnosed with a terminal illness could only get quick and easy access to financial support if a doctor or nurse said they had less than six months to live.

The change will mean that, in the future, end of life care must be provided by law in every part of England where local people need it.

Marie Curie research investments aim to improve the care and support that people affected by any terminal illness and their families receive.

To help achieve this, three posts are held through its Research Facilitator Programme at Marie Curie Hospices in Belfast, Edinburgh and the West Midlands.

Marie Curie adopted the daffodil emblem in 1986 as a positive, resilient, life-affirming symbol, with a bright and joyful yellow colour.

Marie Curie's biggest fundraising campaign is called The Great Daffodil Appeal and takes place throughout March each year.