The Fate Board Statement following the NO vote in the Scottish Parliament
Emma Cooper, Convener of Friends at the End (FATE), said: “We are extremely disappointed to see that MSPs did not reflect the views of the people…
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News from Friends at the End, and on end of life choice in Scotland.
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‘My father’s death was beautiful, that’s how I would like to go’
It’s a highly emotive question – should terminally-ill adults be given the right to end their…
MSPs passing assisted dying bill will put us on the right side of history
A letter from the Convenor of FATE appeared in The Courier on 1st February
Assisted Dying Dominates Headlines
Following the successful Stage 1 vote yesterday, newspaper headlines are dominated by assisted dying. MSPs voted…
Assisted Dying in Scotland moves a step closer to legalisation
Friends At The End (FATE) has commended the Scottish Parliament for voting today (13 May) to…
Friends at the End call on Scottish Parliament to make the compassionate choice
Assisted dying campaign group Friends at the End (FATE) has called on MSPs to make thecompassionate…
RCGP shifts to position of neither supporting nor opposing assisted dying
Published by the RCGP 14th March 2025 The Royal College of General Practitioners’ Council has voted…
Liam McArthur gives evidence to Health Committee
“The status quo has consequences.” Speaking before the Scottish Parliament’s Health Committee yesterday, Liam McArthur explained…
Fate Evidence Session in the Scottish Parliament
Should we be concerned about dying people feeling that they’re a burden to their loved ones? This…
Urgent support
We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. For urgent support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night. Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.