Brian Whittle MSP has lent his support to help improve the lives of people in Scotland living with terminal illness.
Meeting with representatives from Marie Curie, the terminal illness charity recently, Brian was interested to hear about efforts to ensure that everyone should get the care and support they need at the end of life.
Marie Curie supported over 8,600 people in Scotland last year through their hospices, nursing care and support services. Every five minutes someone dies without the care they need, often missing out on care because they have a condition other than terminal cancer such as organ failure or Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and frailty.
Brian Whittle MSP said:
“Living with a terminal illness is a huge burden for anyone to bear. That’s why I’m delighted to support Marie Curie and the work they do to lighten that burden and help Scots dealing with a terminal illness.”
Susan Brown, Marie Curie said:
“Thank you to Brian for supporting our call that everyone should get the care and support they need at the end of their life, regardless of their condition.”
