Jemma Woodley

Information and Policy Officer

Jemma is responsible for supporting Compassion in Dying’s services, including our free Information Line. Jemma holds an MSc in Mental Health Ethics and Law from King’s College London where she specialised in mental capacity law.

Blogs from Jemma

Jemma Woodley 25 November 2025

A turning point for end of life care?

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

Jemma Woodley 2 September 2025

Assisted dying: how do we meet people’s needs and why the third sector should lead the way

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.

Our thoughts Assisted dying

Jemma Woodley 23 April 2025

Resolving disputes: Health and welfare attorneys tell us they need more support

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

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