Marie Curie Home Companions is a professional service in Nottinghamshire provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. Home companions provide emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support. Home companions provide:

• Companionship and emotional support. Our volunteers provide a friendly ear – someone to talk to about whatever’s on your mind.
• Practical help. Companion volunteers can come with you to appointments or social events or help with small everyday tasks.
• A break for families and carers. Your carer may be able to take a short break while our Helper volunteer’s with you.
• Information on further support. Our volunteers can help you look into other support and services available in your area, such as finding a gardener or cleaner to help around the home.
• Bereavement support. Companion volunteers can also provide support to families for up to three months after bereavement. Read about Irene Maclean and her experiences as one of our amazing Companion volunteers.

Anyone with a terminal illness

Free service

Self-referrals can be done via telephone or email. 

A telephone call following referral
A home visit