The last two years have felt like a critical moment for end of life care, with a surge of public and political attention towards investing in meaningful improvements that better support people at the ...

How to ensure people’s decisions are respected at the end of life

A guest post from Jill which asks healthcare professionals to have advance care planning conversations much earlier, before a crisis hits.

Our services are here for everyone, including attorneys who need support in their role. We hear from lots of attorneys who need answers, and don’t know where to turn.

Sarah White, our new clinical lead with 25 years of nursing experience shares some personal reflections on her experience of working in palliative care – why it matters so deeply, and why honest conve...

Our research showed that people need clarity on what an assisted death is, and if it is currently legal in the UK.

As 2025 draws to a close, here at Compassion in Dying we’ve been reflecting on a significant year for personalisation and patient power in end-of-life care.

Our response to the announcement of a Palliative and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework.

Usha Grieve explains how in the realm of digital health data, the spotlight on the Federated Data Platform overshadows the sluggish progress in enhancing electronic end-of-life records, hindering meaningful patient-centric change and necessitating urgent action

It seems to me that the judge was entitled to make the decision that P’s ADRT was invalid. That causes me concern because of what it means not just for P but for everyone else with ADRTs.  Do our A…

In May this year I went along to observe a hearing at the Court of Protection. It’s something we at Compassion in Dying do sometimes as the

Helpline nursing may not involve direct patient care, but upholds the Nursing and Midwifery Council code by providing compassionate support, helping people navigate complex healthcare systems and clarifying confusing information about treatment options. A former NHS nurse and midwife who works as a helpline specialist nurse at the charity Compassion in Dying explains the difference between her former and new roles, and what nurses can expect in helpline roles, from crucial skills and the experience required to pay and work-life balance. She sees her role as ‘providing connection in a disconnected system’, helping people maintain dignity and control, even in a healthcare system under pressure. Includes practical tips for nurses who want to pursue a career in helpline nursing.

As assisted dying laws are being debated in Parliaments across the British Isles, we asked the people we support what information and support they need to understand the law and have conversations wit...