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Blog
24 June 2020
Why we don’t use ‘BAME’ in our content
There are numerous reasons why the term ‘BAME’ is problematic, but we focus on why it is inappropriate and unhelpful to use in our content
Blog
12 January 2022
Our new, user-led content
…and the lessons we’ve learnt along the way
Blog
8 February 2019
Advance Decisions: uncovering what GPs need
We just finished a 10-week discovery, here’s what we found
Resource
13 September 2023
Advance Care Planning with people from South Asian Communities
We partnered with Subco Trust and the University of Bristol’s Good Grief Connects project to co-produce advance care planning workshops for South Asian elders.
Resource
19 July 2024
Rethinking the UK’s approach to dying
Lessons from an end-of-life helpline.
Blog
4 February 2022
Why some people make a living will
How we reflected the real reasons directly back into our content
Press release
18 March 2021
Do Not Attempt Resuscitation decisions: DNR queries to charity more than doubled in 2020, with majority seeking protection from CPR
New Compassion in Dying research released as CQC publishes review into use of DNRs during pandemic.
Press release
29 August 2020
Compassion in Dying joins calls for inquiry into blanket DNR orders during pandemic
Compassion in Dying today (Saturday 29 August 2020) joins calls for an inquiry into the use of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Press release
14 July 2020
Health Secretary heeds our call for first ever national DNAR guidance for patients
New guidance for patients and families on DNAR decisions is now due to be published for the first time, alongside updated information for NHS staff.
Press release
2 December 2021
Compassion in Dying responds to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman’s (SPSO) report on failure to discuss DNACPR decision with family of patient
We welcome the SPSO’s recommendations, which rightly stress the importance of following proper procedures for discussing and documenting DNACPR decisions.
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