"DEAR Mersey Reporter readers... Christmas can be challenging for many of us, but for families experiencing dying, death, or bereavement it can often feel impossible. People who are grieving may find the festive season particularly tough and emotionally draining, as that’s when we often miss our loved ones the most. Many families may also be facing the last Christmas with a loved 1 or the 1st without them, and not know where to turn to help get them through the season. Marie Curie is here for anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from, and those close to them. Our free support line and webchat are open over the festive season, including:- Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, offering practical and emotional support on everything from symptom management and day to day care to financial information and bereavement support. Our trained Support Line Officers are there if you need support or a listening ear, as well as our Telephone Companion service that offers regular calls at a time that suits you. If any Mersey Reporter readers need support over Christmas and New Year, please encourage them to contact Marie Curie for free on:- 08000902309. Alternatively, visit:- https://MarieCurie.Org.UK/Support to chat online." Matt Williams, Marie Curie Associate Director, Information and Support
