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Fight for choice at the end of life

No one should be forced to suffer as they die. That’s why we campaign to change the law to allow terminally ill people control over their death.

Why we need change

650 dying people end their own lives every year

The lack of legal access to assisted dying puts terminally ill people at risk. Too often they are forced into a painful, dangerous and lonely death.

100s of Britons travel to Dignitas for help to die

Travelling abroad for an assisted death is a drastic, expensive measure that would not be needed if assisted dying were legal in the British Isles.

Seventeen people every day suffer as they die

The lack of legal access to assisted dying means people are forced to suffer against their wishes and are denied the option of a good death.

75% of the public want the law to change on assisted dying

It meant he had to choose a dangerous, unpredictable and lonely way to end his life. The law meant we couldn’t say goodbye.”

Around 300 million people have legal access to assisted dying

Changing the law

This assisted dying bill could change the law

The Assisted Dying Bill is a proposed law that will give terminally ill, mentally competent adults the option to control the manner and timing of their death.

Helping someone die by suicide is a crime

Helping a terminally ill loved one die can mean a prison sentence of up to 14 years in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The law is different in Scotland.

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Find your local group

Join the local campaign movement and help persuade politicians that the law must change.

A gift in your Will can make history

Greater choice at the end of life could be your legacy and benefit generations to come.

Your rights at the end of life

Understanding your rights if you or someone you love is dying or suffering and wants to end their life.

Compassion in Dying

Our sister charity, Compassion in Dying helps people to be in control of their end-of-life decisions