Updates.
News from Friends at the End, and on end of life choice in Scotland.
Older updates
Response: ‘Do not resuscitate’ does not imply a judgment on quality of life
Response: ‘Do not resuscitate’ does not imply a judgment on quality of life The debate over…
Carwyn Jones in favour of assisted suicide
Carwyn Jones in favour of assisted suicide The most senior law officer in Wales – who…
Why I took my wife to die at Dignitas
Why I took my wife to die at Dignitas After conductor Sir Edward Downes ended his…
Dying for a bit of dignity
Dying for a bit of dignity The touching scenes of terminally ill Craig Ewert taking his…
Clampdown on Dignitas suicide clinic
Clampdown on Dignitas suicide clinic Dignitas, the Swiss suicide clinic where more than 100 Britons have…
Boudicca Downes on watching her parents die at the Dignitas clinic
Boudicca Downes on watching her parents die at the Dignitas clinic When the conductor Sir Edward…
Quebec physicians tentatively propose legal euthanasia
Quebec physicians tentatively propose legal euthanasia With great caution, the Quebec College of Physicians is prepared…
The notion of a right to a ‘good death’ undermines society
The notion of a right to a ‘good death’ undermines society If my life has no…
The Downes’ heroic dignity in death
The Downes’ heroic dignity in death It’s time for a sea change in the attitude of…
Couple’s suicide sparks new right-to-die debate
Couple’s suicide sparks new right-to-die debate The debate over euthanasia and assisted suicide was reignited yesterday…
Analysis: Dying with dignity is not always an option
Analysis: Dying with dignity is not always an option The death in Zurich of Sir Edward…
Renowned conductor and wife die in suicide clinic
Renowned conductor and wife die in suicide clinic Renowned conductor Sir Edward Downes and his wife,…
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.