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 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.”

Guest post

Jemma Woodley 29 November 2022

Waiting times for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) applications

What you can do while you wait.

Power of attorney