Pensioner smothered wife of 57 years in mercy killing A retired civil servant admitted smothering his sick wife because he feared he would no longer be able to care for her.
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.