Sarah Wootton
@sarahwootton.bsky.social
Choice at the end - and beginning - of life. CEO @dignityindying.org.uk @compassionindying.bsky.social
#YesToDignity
#YesToDignity
Today marks the beginning of the Committee Stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the Lords, where it will receive line by line scrutiny from the whole House. An important step towards greater compassionate choice for dying people
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today marks the beginning of the Committee Stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the Lords, where it will receive line by line scrutiny from the whole House. An important step towards greater compassionate choice for dying people
.@skinnock.bsky.social confirming that Terminally Ill Adults Bill has acted as a“catalyst for the work we’re doing in palliative and end-of-life care” and that the Government will shortly publish a plan to strengthen services across the country. 🙌 👏
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
.@skinnock.bsky.social confirming that Terminally Ill Adults Bill has acted as a“catalyst for the work we’re doing in palliative and end-of-life care” and that the Government will shortly publish a plan to strengthen services across the country. 🙌 👏
On my way to #LAB25 and proud of how far @dignityindying.org.uk campaign has come in a year. #YesToDignity
September 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
On my way to #LAB25 and proud of how far @dignityindying.org.uk campaign has come in a year. #YesToDignity
The assisted dying Bill has received its Second Reading in the House of Lords and will progress to Committee Stage
September 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The assisted dying Bill has received its Second Reading in the House of Lords and will progress to Committee Stage
Back outside Parliament as the assisted dying bill has its second day of Second Reading - standing with those asking for dignity, compassion and choice
September 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Back outside Parliament as the assisted dying bill has its second day of Second Reading - standing with those asking for dignity, compassion and choice
Incredibly proud to campaign alongside these inspiring people who are here because the law failed their loved ones
September 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Incredibly proud to campaign alongside these inspiring people who are here because the law failed their loved ones
The number of supporters here today is testament to how important the choice of assisted dying is to so many #letuschoose
September 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The number of supporters here today is testament to how important the choice of assisted dying is to so many #letuschoose
Outside Parliament ready to stand again with all those championing greater choice at the end of life as the assisted dying Bill has its Second Reading (day 1) in the House of Lords
September 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Outside Parliament ready to stand again with all those championing greater choice at the end of life as the assisted dying Bill has its Second Reading (day 1) in the House of Lords
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill received its First Reading in the House of Lords earlier today. #YesToDignity
June 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill received its First Reading in the House of Lords earlier today. #YesToDignity
The Bill has passed the final stage in the Commons and will now move to the Lords
June 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The Bill has passed the final stage in the Commons and will now move to the Lords
"So pleased to meet Prof Sikandar - www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
she said. “When we think about death we also need to think about the meaning of life, and I think a lot of that boils down to living as well as you can until that very last breath.”
she said. “When we think about death we also need to think about the meaning of life, and I think a lot of that boils down to living as well as you can until that very last breath.”
June 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
"So pleased to meet Prof Sikandar - www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
she said. “When we think about death we also need to think about the meaning of life, and I think a lot of that boils down to living as well as you can until that very last breath.”
she said. “When we think about death we also need to think about the meaning of life, and I think a lot of that boils down to living as well as you can until that very last breath.”
The amendments have been voted on and the all important Third Reading has begun
June 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The amendments have been voted on and the all important Third Reading has begun
We are joined outside parliament by so many people with hugely personal reasons for supporting law change, and Rebecca Wilcox pays tribute to them all
June 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We are joined outside parliament by so many people with hugely personal reasons for supporting law change, and Rebecca Wilcox pays tribute to them all
It's beyond time for change. Without those who didn't live to see this progress: Diane Pretty, Lord Joffe, Terry Pratchett, Debbie Purdy, Noel Conway, Diana Melly, Paola Marra, Ian Douglas, Alison Fenner, David Minns, Pippa Stone, Lisa Cook to name but a few, we simply would not be here
June 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
It's beyond time for change. Without those who didn't live to see this progress: Diane Pretty, Lord Joffe, Terry Pratchett, Debbie Purdy, Noel Conway, Diana Melly, Paola Marra, Ian Douglas, Alison Fenner, David Minns, Pippa Stone, Lisa Cook to name but a few, we simply would not be here
"the peace and comfort of having choice. I have come to terms with the fact that my life has been shortened, and I do not fear death, but I do fear how I'll die.” Sophie Blake #letuschoose
June 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
"the peace and comfort of having choice. I have come to terms with the fact that my life has been shortened, and I do not fear death, but I do fear how I'll die.” Sophie Blake #letuschoose
The press conference concludes. Thank you to everyone for sharing their stories and continuing to drive our people powered movement for choice
June 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The press conference concludes. Thank you to everyone for sharing their stories and continuing to drive our people powered movement for choice
The final press conference before Kim Leadbeater's Bill has its Third Reading, is beginning
June 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The final press conference before Kim Leadbeater's Bill has its Third Reading, is beginning
Rebecca Wilcox “Please help to grant this wish for everyone in the future who would benefit from a more compassionate law by writing to your MP and reminding them that the majority of the public supports this crucial change"
June 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Rebecca Wilcox “Please help to grant this wish for everyone in the future who would benefit from a more compassionate law by writing to your MP and reminding them that the majority of the public supports this crucial change"
What success looks like today is MPs standing by their previous votes to support key amendments and to reject those that would undermine the purpose of the Bill.
June 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
What success looks like today is MPs standing by their previous votes to support key amendments and to reject those that would undermine the purpose of the Bill.
Something has shifted, something has changed. The momentum is with us. I hope Parliament is listening.
June 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Something has shifted, something has changed. The momentum is with us. I hope Parliament is listening.
Great to catch up with @sianberry outside parliament ahead of Report Stage day 2 on @kimleadbeater Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
June 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Great to catch up with @sianberry outside parliament ahead of Report Stage day 2 on @kimleadbeater Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
MPs supported the principles of Kim’s bill so decisively, back in November. We're here to give them the confidence to support it again.
June 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
MPs supported the principles of Kim’s bill so decisively, back in November. We're here to give them the confidence to support it again.
Outside parliament with people and families with first hand experience of why MPs must vote today to #letuschoose
June 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Outside parliament with people and families with first hand experience of why MPs must vote today to #letuschoose