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We steer clear of euphemisms when talking about death. Our imagery should be no exception to this.

There are significant gaps in the support available to enable health attorneys to make decisions for the people they love.

A joint blog from the Subco Trust and Compassion in Dying.

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 conversations about its realities are so important.

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.

As assisted dying laws are being debated in Parliaments across the UK and the Crown Dependencies, we asked the people we support what information and support they need to understand the law and have conversations with healthcare professionals about assisted dying.

I came to this role because I believe in holistic, person-centred care. Whether that’s preparing for a birth plan or making decisions about end-of-life care.

What people have told us about using advance decisions (living wills) and LPAs, and what we’re doing to help.

How can we foster a societal shift where people and communities own dying, not healthcare services?