Dignity in Dying
@dignityindying.org.uk
We believe in choice at the end of life. Including the option of assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults.
With 1000+ amendments added to the Bill, the risk of deliberate time-wasting from opponents is clear and profoundly unfair.
In reaction, Dame Esther Rantzen has urged the House of Lords not to "try and sabotage democracy".
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In reaction, Dame Esther Rantzen has urged the House of Lords not to "try and sabotage democracy".
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
With 1000+ amendments added to the Bill, the risk of deliberate time-wasting from opponents is clear and profoundly unfair.
In reaction, Dame Esther Rantzen has urged the House of Lords not to "try and sabotage democracy".
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
In reaction, Dame Esther Rantzen has urged the House of Lords not to "try and sabotage democracy".
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Lord Pannick KC makes it clear: this Bill already offers stronger protections than the status quo.
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Lord Pannick KC makes it clear: this Bill already offers stronger protections than the status quo.
“Don’t try and sabotage democracy.”
Dame Esther Rantzen notes that a flood of 1000+ amendments goes beyond scrutiny. It risks subverting the elected chamber and weakening trust in parliamentary process. The Commons has twice endorsed this Bill - Peers should respect that democratic decision.
Dame Esther Rantzen notes that a flood of 1000+ amendments goes beyond scrutiny. It risks subverting the elected chamber and weakening trust in parliamentary process. The Commons has twice endorsed this Bill - Peers should respect that democratic decision.
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
“Don’t try and sabotage democracy.”
Dame Esther Rantzen notes that a flood of 1000+ amendments goes beyond scrutiny. It risks subverting the elected chamber and weakening trust in parliamentary process. The Commons has twice endorsed this Bill - Peers should respect that democratic decision.
Dame Esther Rantzen notes that a flood of 1000+ amendments goes beyond scrutiny. It risks subverting the elected chamber and weakening trust in parliamentary process. The Commons has twice endorsed this Bill - Peers should respect that democratic decision.
In Friday's Committee session, Baroness Hayman reminded colleagues that an "enormous" number of amendments (now over 1000) must not stop the House from properly scrutinising the Bill - or returning it to the Commons which has already voted it through on the back of massive public support.
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In Friday's Committee session, Baroness Hayman reminded colleagues that an "enormous" number of amendments (now over 1000) must not stop the House from properly scrutinising the Bill - or returning it to the Commons which has already voted it through on the back of massive public support.
"Second chambers... should not be able to overturn clear decisions reached by an elected body."
The assisted dying Bill has the will of the people and MPs behind it. A minority of opponents risk the reputation of the Lords with attempts to run down the clock.
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The assisted dying Bill has the will of the people and MPs behind it. A minority of opponents risk the reputation of the Lords with attempts to run down the clock.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Second chambers... should not be able to overturn clear decisions reached by an elected body."
The assisted dying Bill has the will of the people and MPs behind it. A minority of opponents risk the reputation of the Lords with attempts to run down the clock.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The assisted dying Bill has the will of the people and MPs behind it. A minority of opponents risk the reputation of the Lords with attempts to run down the clock.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Our loved ones deserve better.
Around 650 terminally ill people end their own lives each year to have control, forced into dangerous, lonely deaths by the cruel status quo.
The assisted dying Bill offers compassion and dignity, letting terminally ill adults stay in control of how and when they die.
Around 650 terminally ill people end their own lives each year to have control, forced into dangerous, lonely deaths by the cruel status quo.
The assisted dying Bill offers compassion and dignity, letting terminally ill adults stay in control of how and when they die.
November 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Our loved ones deserve better.
Around 650 terminally ill people end their own lives each year to have control, forced into dangerous, lonely deaths by the cruel status quo.
The assisted dying Bill offers compassion and dignity, letting terminally ill adults stay in control of how and when they die.
Around 650 terminally ill people end their own lives each year to have control, forced into dangerous, lonely deaths by the cruel status quo.
The assisted dying Bill offers compassion and dignity, letting terminally ill adults stay in control of how and when they die.
During PMQs, Keir Starmer indicated that it would be wrong for the Lords to use delaying tactics to block the assisted dying Bill.
The public overwhelmingly supports choice at the end of life - a small number of longstanding opponents must not block this Bill.
The public overwhelmingly supports choice at the end of life - a small number of longstanding opponents must not block this Bill.
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
During PMQs, Keir Starmer indicated that it would be wrong for the Lords to use delaying tactics to block the assisted dying Bill.
The public overwhelmingly supports choice at the end of life - a small number of longstanding opponents must not block this Bill.
The public overwhelmingly supports choice at the end of life - a small number of longstanding opponents must not block this Bill.
Reposted by Dignity in Dying
“There’s no dignity in dying a death so shrouded in pain.”
Poppy’s mum’s final days with pancreatic cancer were harrowing. Now Poppy’s fighting for change in her mum’s memory.
Watch the full video on our Instagram @dignityindying
Poppy’s mum’s final days with pancreatic cancer were harrowing. Now Poppy’s fighting for change in her mum’s memory.
Watch the full video on our Instagram @dignityindying
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
“There’s no dignity in dying a death so shrouded in pain.”
Poppy’s mum’s final days with pancreatic cancer were harrowing. Now Poppy’s fighting for change in her mum’s memory.
Watch the full video on our Instagram @dignityindying
Poppy’s mum’s final days with pancreatic cancer were harrowing. Now Poppy’s fighting for change in her mum’s memory.
Watch the full video on our Instagram @dignityindying
“We must listen to terminally ill people and accept that no amount of such care will relieve all the suffering some sadly endure as they die.”
In @theguardian.com Baroness Hayter argues we need both care and choice, and that is what the Bill seeks to achieve.
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In @theguardian.com Baroness Hayter argues we need both care and choice, and that is what the Bill seeks to achieve.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
“We must listen to terminally ill people and accept that no amount of such care will relieve all the suffering some sadly endure as they die.”
In @theguardian.com Baroness Hayter argues we need both care and choice, and that is what the Bill seeks to achieve.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
In @theguardian.com Baroness Hayter argues we need both care and choice, and that is what the Bill seeks to achieve.
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“...the option of assisted dying wouldn’t have replaced care, it would have honoured her autonomy when care could no longer ease her suffering.”
Rebecca recalls her mother’s death, explaining why assisted dying must be part of the conversation.
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Rebecca recalls her mother’s death, explaining why assisted dying must be part of the conversation.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“...the option of assisted dying wouldn’t have replaced care, it would have honoured her autonomy when care could no longer ease her suffering.”
Rebecca recalls her mother’s death, explaining why assisted dying must be part of the conversation.
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Rebecca recalls her mother’s death, explaining why assisted dying must be part of the conversation.
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"...until you're actually in pain, you cannot appreciate the fear that the possibilities bring." says Jenny Carruthers who has Stage 4 cancer.
She's urging Lords to focus on dying people’s needs amid 900+ amendments to the assisted dying Bill.
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She's urging Lords to focus on dying people’s needs amid 900+ amendments to the assisted dying Bill.
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'I fear family seeing me die in unbearable pain while Lords are playing games'
A record breaking 942 amendments have now been added to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill leaving those facing imminent death 'heartbroken'
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November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"...until you're actually in pain, you cannot appreciate the fear that the possibilities bring." says Jenny Carruthers who has Stage 4 cancer.
She's urging Lords to focus on dying people’s needs amid 900+ amendments to the assisted dying Bill.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
She's urging Lords to focus on dying people’s needs amid 900+ amendments to the assisted dying Bill.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
"Most of us aren't afraid of death. We're afraid of what we have to go through before death."
Facing a newly diagnosed terminal brain tumour, Ed wants the choice to end her life peacefully, on her own terms.
Her voice matters - Peers must listen.
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Facing a newly diagnosed terminal brain tumour, Ed wants the choice to end her life peacefully, on her own terms.
Her voice matters - Peers must listen.
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Ed's life changed in the blink of an eye. She's using her final weeks to make her voice heard
Diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive brain tumour, Ed is facing up to the end of her life, but says she wants to die with "self-respect and dignity", so she is backing the assisted dying bill…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Most of us aren't afraid of death. We're afraid of what we have to go through before death."
Facing a newly diagnosed terminal brain tumour, Ed wants the choice to end her life peacefully, on her own terms.
Her voice matters - Peers must listen.
news.sky.com/story/eds-li...
Facing a newly diagnosed terminal brain tumour, Ed wants the choice to end her life peacefully, on her own terms.
Her voice matters - Peers must listen.
news.sky.com/story/eds-li...
“Twenty people a day die in unmanaged pain. I fear this law will come too late for me.”
Terminally ill Nathaniel Dye urges Peers against “playing games” after 900+ amendments to the assisted dying Bill.
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Terminally ill Nathaniel Dye urges Peers against “playing games” after 900+ amendments to the assisted dying Bill.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
'I fear family seeing me die in unbearable pain while Lords are playing games'
A record breaking 942 amendments have now been added to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill leaving those facing imminent death 'heartbroken'
www.mirror.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Twenty people a day die in unmanaged pain. I fear this law will come too late for me.”
Terminally ill Nathaniel Dye urges Peers against “playing games” after 900+ amendments to the assisted dying Bill.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Terminally ill Nathaniel Dye urges Peers against “playing games” after 900+ amendments to the assisted dying Bill.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
“It is a life and death decision, that he will be supported through. And that’s the way it happens day in, day out in the health service.”
Baroness Murphy shared her brother’s decision to end his life by refusing treatment - these decisions are made every day under the Mental Capacity Act.
Baroness Murphy shared her brother’s decision to end his life by refusing treatment - these decisions are made every day under the Mental Capacity Act.
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“It is a life and death decision, that he will be supported through. And that’s the way it happens day in, day out in the health service.”
Baroness Murphy shared her brother’s decision to end his life by refusing treatment - these decisions are made every day under the Mental Capacity Act.
Baroness Murphy shared her brother’s decision to end his life by refusing treatment - these decisions are made every day under the Mental Capacity Act.
Former MP Sir Richard Ottaway shares his brother's story.
Mark, who had cancer, took his own life, wishing the law had given him choice and control.
As the assisted dying Bill enters Committee stage today, Peers must listen to the voices of dying people and families.
Mark, who had cancer, took his own life, wishing the law had given him choice and control.
As the assisted dying Bill enters Committee stage today, Peers must listen to the voices of dying people and families.
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Former MP Sir Richard Ottaway shares his brother's story.
Mark, who had cancer, took his own life, wishing the law had given him choice and control.
As the assisted dying Bill enters Committee stage today, Peers must listen to the voices of dying people and families.
Mark, who had cancer, took his own life, wishing the law had given him choice and control.
As the assisted dying Bill enters Committee stage today, Peers must listen to the voices of dying people and families.
These Peers are absolutely right.
"We owe it to dying people to... make the law safe, workable and compassionate."
As Committee begins tomorrow, this is a vital reminder to their colleagues that both the Commons and the public back law change on assisted dying.
"We owe it to dying people to... make the law safe, workable and compassionate."
As Committee begins tomorrow, this is a vital reminder to their colleagues that both the Commons and the public back law change on assisted dying.
NEW: 65 peers have written to all lords urging them not to block the bill.
“It is not our role to frustrate the clear democratic mandate” of the Commons.
Signed by the likes of Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson, Robert Winston and others.
“It is not our role to frustrate the clear democratic mandate” of the Commons.
Signed by the likes of Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson, Robert Winston and others.
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
These Peers are absolutely right.
"We owe it to dying people to... make the law safe, workable and compassionate."
As Committee begins tomorrow, this is a vital reminder to their colleagues that both the Commons and the public back law change on assisted dying.
"We owe it to dying people to... make the law safe, workable and compassionate."
As Committee begins tomorrow, this is a vital reminder to their colleagues that both the Commons and the public back law change on assisted dying.
In 2023, Maddie shared that having the choice of assisted dying would provide her comfort in her final months.
As the assisted dying Bill continues through the House of Lords, her words are a powerful reminder to Peers: listen to the voices of those the Bill will impact most.
As the assisted dying Bill continues through the House of Lords, her words are a powerful reminder to Peers: listen to the voices of those the Bill will impact most.
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In 2023, Maddie shared that having the choice of assisted dying would provide her comfort in her final months.
As the assisted dying Bill continues through the House of Lords, her words are a powerful reminder to Peers: listen to the voices of those the Bill will impact most.
As the assisted dying Bill continues through the House of Lords, her words are a powerful reminder to Peers: listen to the voices of those the Bill will impact most.
Historic change is within reach.
The assisted dying Bill has passed key votes in the Commons and is now being debated in the House of Lords. It’s time for Peers to respect the public will, and deliver compassion.
The assisted dying Bill has passed key votes in the Commons and is now being debated in the House of Lords. It’s time for Peers to respect the public will, and deliver compassion.
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Historic change is within reach.
The assisted dying Bill has passed key votes in the Commons and is now being debated in the House of Lords. It’s time for Peers to respect the public will, and deliver compassion.
The assisted dying Bill has passed key votes in the Commons and is now being debated in the House of Lords. It’s time for Peers to respect the public will, and deliver compassion.
In case you missed it, new research shows the assisted dying Bill has helped 21 million people across the UK talk more openly about bereavement - enabling important conversations and working towards improving end-of-life care for all.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In case you missed it, new research shows the assisted dying Bill has helped 21 million people across the UK talk more openly about bereavement - enabling important conversations and working towards improving end-of-life care for all.
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20 people a day.
Under the blanket ban on assisted dying, 20 people a day will die in pain despite the best end-of-life care.
No one should be forced to suffer against their wishes.
The assisted dying Bill would protect dying people, their families and society.
Under the blanket ban on assisted dying, 20 people a day will die in pain despite the best end-of-life care.
No one should be forced to suffer against their wishes.
The assisted dying Bill would protect dying people, their families and society.
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
20 people a day.
Under the blanket ban on assisted dying, 20 people a day will die in pain despite the best end-of-life care.
No one should be forced to suffer against their wishes.
The assisted dying Bill would protect dying people, their families and society.
Under the blanket ban on assisted dying, 20 people a day will die in pain despite the best end-of-life care.
No one should be forced to suffer against their wishes.
The assisted dying Bill would protect dying people, their families and society.
James shares how his terminally ill mum had to travel alone for an assisted death, leaving him unable to be with her in her final days.
As the assisted dying Bill continues its journey through Parliament, his story matters more than ever. MPs and Peers must hear his call for choice and compassion.
As the assisted dying Bill continues its journey through Parliament, his story matters more than ever. MPs and Peers must hear his call for choice and compassion.
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
James shares how his terminally ill mum had to travel alone for an assisted death, leaving him unable to be with her in her final days.
As the assisted dying Bill continues its journey through Parliament, his story matters more than ever. MPs and Peers must hear his call for choice and compassion.
As the assisted dying Bill continues its journey through Parliament, his story matters more than ever. MPs and Peers must hear his call for choice and compassion.
This week the assisted dying Bill reaches Committee of the Whole House - a major milestone. Peers will examine the Bill clause by clause, and debate amendments, building on around 130 hours of Parliamentary scrutiny.
Each step brings us closer to choice, safety and compassion.
Each step brings us closer to choice, safety and compassion.
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This week the assisted dying Bill reaches Committee of the Whole House - a major milestone. Peers will examine the Bill clause by clause, and debate amendments, building on around 130 hours of Parliamentary scrutiny.
Each step brings us closer to choice, safety and compassion.
Each step brings us closer to choice, safety and compassion.
“I can’t imagine a committee hearing for any other bill not having representatives from… the people this bill will actually impact.”
Sophie, a mum with incurable cancer, is disappointed the Lords Committee on assisted dying didn’t hear from terminally ill people. Peers must hear from people like her
Sophie, a mum with incurable cancer, is disappointed the Lords Committee on assisted dying didn’t hear from terminally ill people. Peers must hear from people like her
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“I can’t imagine a committee hearing for any other bill not having representatives from… the people this bill will actually impact.”
Sophie, a mum with incurable cancer, is disappointed the Lords Committee on assisted dying didn’t hear from terminally ill people. Peers must hear from people like her
Sophie, a mum with incurable cancer, is disappointed the Lords Committee on assisted dying didn’t hear from terminally ill people. Peers must hear from people like her
“It is important that…rules are clear enough and simple enough that they (patients) can understand what is going on.” -CMO Prof Sir Chris Whitty.
The assisted dying Bill ensures fair access for terminally ill adults, with simple, robust safeguards.
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The assisted dying Bill ensures fair access for terminally ill adults, with simple, robust safeguards.
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Assisted dying: England’s chief medic warns against complex bureaucracy
The Bill is due back before the whole House of Lords for wider committee scrutiny next week.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“It is important that…rules are clear enough and simple enough that they (patients) can understand what is going on.” -CMO Prof Sir Chris Whitty.
The assisted dying Bill ensures fair access for terminally ill adults, with simple, robust safeguards.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The assisted dying Bill ensures fair access for terminally ill adults, with simple, robust safeguards.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
More and more healthcare professionals are supporting choice.
A recent survey of pharmacists found over half support law change on assisted dying.
When those who care for us support change, Parliament must listen.
pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news...
A recent survey of pharmacists found over half support law change on assisted dying.
When those who care for us support change, Parliament must listen.
pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news...
Half of pharmacists say they support assisted dying
Just over half of pharmacists support assisted dying, a survey conducted by The Pharmaceutical Journal has found. Of the 755 respondents to a question asking if they supported assisted dying in…
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
More and more healthcare professionals are supporting choice.
A recent survey of pharmacists found over half support law change on assisted dying.
When those who care for us support change, Parliament must listen.
pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news...
A recent survey of pharmacists found over half support law change on assisted dying.
When those who care for us support change, Parliament must listen.
pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news...