Largs based MSP Jamie Greene 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, the regional list MSP 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.

Mr Greene, who has an office in Largs, commented: “It was excellent to meet with Marie Curie and hear about what they’re doing in North Ayrshire.

“Cancer diagnoses are unfortunately rising across Scotland, so a great deal of credit should be given to groups like Marie Curie who are looking to help people.”

Susan Brown, Marie Curie said: “Thank you to Jamie for supporting our call that everyone should get the care and support they need at the end of their life, regardless of their condition.”

Jamie is pictured with a representatives from Marie Curie during his visit.