Press releases

26 February 2015

Compassion in Dying welcomes the ‘Review of Choice in End of Life Care’ report findings

We welcome the ‘Review of Choice in End of Life Care’ report findings and look forward to patient choice becoming more integrated in healthcare, which has been lacking in end-of-life care in the UK.
17 February 2015

Improving End-of-Life Care Conference

This conference focuses on improving end of life care and delivering the ambitions of this forward looking strategy at a local level.
6 February 2015

Compassion in Dying expresses condolences and sadness at the death of Nick Moore

Nick died following a short illness, and his unexpected passing is a huge loss to those that were fortunate enough to know him.
10 November 2014

‘Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood …’

My Life My Decision gives us the opportunity to record our treatment wishes in advance of a time when we may not be able to communicate them ourselves.
5 November 2014

In light of RCN survey of nurses views on end-of-life care, the Government, more now than ever, needs to prioritise end of life care says Compassion in Dying

Compassion in Dying has responded to a survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) which raises worrying concerns around end of life care.
15 August 2014

Consultation on the Mental Capacity Bill in Northern Ireland

There is a consultation taking place in Northern Ireland at the moment on a proposed new law on mental capacity. If you are based in Northern Ireland and have a view or relevant experiences on this important issue please do respond to the consultation.
26 June 2014

Compassion in Dying welcomes focus on patient choice in response to LCP review

The Leadership Alliance for the Care of Dying People (LACDP) has today published its system-wide response to the independent Neuberger review of the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP).
17 June 2014

We welcome the todays Court of Appeal decision

The Court of Appeal has today ruled that doctors acted unlawfully in the case of Janet Tracey, by placing a ‘Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation’ (DNACPR) order on her records without consulting her or her family.
17 June 2014

Compassion in Dying welcomes Court of Appeal decision on Tracey, confirming that competent patients must be consulted on decisions about their end of life care

The Court of Appeal has today ruled that doctors acted unlawfully in the case of Janet Tracey, by placing a ‘Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation’ (DNACPR) order on her records without consulting her or her family.
11 June 2014

Compassion in Dying welcomes the government’s response to Mental Capacity Act report

The Government has responded to a report published by the Mental Capacity Act Committee which found vulnerable adults were not being fully protected or empowered to make decisions for themselves.

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