CARING for a loved one with a terminal illness can be especially hard during Christmas.

Charity Marie Curie wishes to make it clear that its support line is open every day of the festive period.

The number to call for free is 0800 090 2309.

Support Line open hours:

22 December 11am-5pm

23 December (11am- 5pm)

24 December (10am-4pm)

25-26 December(10am-2pm)

27-28 December (8am-6pm)

29 December (11am-5pm)

30 December (11am-5pm)

31 December (10am -4pm)

1 January (10am-2pm)