Press releases

An audit on the provision of care for terminally ill people in hospitals has found that experience varies significantly across hospitals in England. 

The Court of Appeal is currently investigating the case of Mrs Janet Tracey where it is alleged that doctors acted unlawfully by placing a ‘do not resuscitate’ (DNR) order on her records without consultation. The appeal has heard calls for the Government to issue national guidance on the implementation of DNRs.

This report shows that there is work to be done in end-of-life-care, not only to ensure individuals are making their wishes known, but also in better supporting carers.

Today the House of Lords Mental Capacity Act Committee published its report into the Mental Capacity Act, which has found that vulnerable adults are not being fully protected or empowered to make decisions for themselves.

Today the House of Lords Mental Capacity Act Committee published its report into the Mental Capacity Act, which has found that vulnerable adults are not being fully protected or empowered to make decisions for themselves.

Due to the success of Compassion in Dying’s End-of-Life Rights Advocacy pilot project in East London, the Big Lottery Fund have committed a further £1 million so that the out-reach service, My Life, My Decision, can be rolled out across England.

We are absolutely delighted to share that the Big Lottery Fund’s Silver Dreams programme in association with the Daily Mail has committed a further £1 million so that My Life, My Decision, can be rolled out across England.

The review into The Liverpool Care Pathway demonstrated the need for good communication between healthcare professionals and the dying patient.

Today, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust vs James.

Today a recent poll, commissioned by us, is published in The Guardian.  The poll findings highlight why our work in East London is so important.