Jemma Woodley

Insight and Policy Senior 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 3 August 2026

What do we mean when we talk about Bridging the Gap?

The last two years have felt like a critical moment for end of life care, with a surge of public and political attention towards investing in meaningful improvements that better support people at the end of their lives.

Our thoughts Research and policy

Jemma Woodley 19 December 2025

A Year of Impact: reflecting on Compassion in Dying in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, here at Compassion in Dying we’ve been reflecting on a significant year for personalisation and patient power in end-of-life care.

Our thoughts

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.

Our thoughts