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 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 British Isles, 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.

Jemma Woodley 7 December 2022

Talking and planning for the end of life can support our experience of grief

“She had a very good death and I was just really grateful she got what she wanted.”

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