Today the Lords start the process of debating over 900 amendments (579 of which laid by just 7 peers) to the assisted dying Bill. As they do, lets hope they have people like Ed front of mind.
#YesToDignity
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Ed's life changed in the blink of an eye. She's using her final weeks to make her voice heard
Diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive brain tumour, Ed is facing up to the end of her life, but says she wants to die with "self-respect and dignity", so she is backing the assisted dying bill g...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today the Lords start the process of debating over 900 amendments (579 of which laid by just 7 peers) to the assisted dying Bill. As they do, lets hope they have people like Ed front of mind.
#YesToDignity
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"We could have been there to hold my mum's hand."
Catie and her sister couldn’t accompany their terminally ill mother to her assisted death at Dignitas, for fear of prosecution.
The current law makes compassion a crime. It is time for change. #YestoDignity
Catie and her sister couldn’t accompany their terminally ill mother to her assisted death at Dignitas, for fear of prosecution.
The current law makes compassion a crime. It is time for change. #YestoDignity
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
"We could have been there to hold my mum's hand."
Catie and her sister couldn’t accompany their terminally ill mother to her assisted death at Dignitas, for fear of prosecution.
The current law makes compassion a crime. It is time for change. #YestoDignity
Catie and her sister couldn’t accompany their terminally ill mother to her assisted death at Dignitas, for fear of prosecution.
The current law makes compassion a crime. It is time for change. #YestoDignity
“Asking for assisted dying… may open the door to palliative care.”
Prof Sam Ahmedzai says the Bill can help ensure people can access all the end-of-life care and treatment available to them as well as providing much-needed choice.
#AssistedDyingBill #YesToDignity
Prof Sam Ahmedzai says the Bill can help ensure people can access all the end-of-life care and treatment available to them as well as providing much-needed choice.
#AssistedDyingBill #YesToDignity
October 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“Asking for assisted dying… may open the door to palliative care.”
Prof Sam Ahmedzai says the Bill can help ensure people can access all the end-of-life care and treatment available to them as well as providing much-needed choice.
#AssistedDyingBill #YesToDignity
Prof Sam Ahmedzai says the Bill can help ensure people can access all the end-of-life care and treatment available to them as well as providing much-needed choice.
#AssistedDyingBill #YesToDignity
The right to life should be matched by the right to have a dignified death.
#YesToDignity
#YesToDignity
“The difference between a good and a bad death is the rest of the lives of those left behind.”
Anil’s terminally ill father was denied choice — forced into a lonely, dangerous death under the status quo.
It’s time Peers listened to dying people and their families. #YesToDignity
Anil’s terminally ill father was denied choice — forced into a lonely, dangerous death under the status quo.
It’s time Peers listened to dying people and their families. #YesToDignity
October 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The right to life should be matched by the right to have a dignified death.
#YesToDignity
#YesToDignity
“The difference between a good and a bad death is the rest of the lives of those left behind.”
Anil’s terminally ill father was denied choice — forced into a lonely, dangerous death under the status quo.
It’s time Peers listened to dying people and their families. #YesToDignity
Anil’s terminally ill father was denied choice — forced into a lonely, dangerous death under the status quo.
It’s time Peers listened to dying people and their families. #YesToDignity
October 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
“The difference between a good and a bad death is the rest of the lives of those left behind.”
Anil’s terminally ill father was denied choice — forced into a lonely, dangerous death under the status quo.
It’s time Peers listened to dying people and their families. #YesToDignity
Anil’s terminally ill father was denied choice — forced into a lonely, dangerous death under the status quo.
It’s time Peers listened to dying people and their families. #YesToDignity
@kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social describes the world-leading safeguards in assisted dying Bill - incl. many eligibility conversations, a multi-disc. panel for extra oversight, and new offences on coercion. None of which exist under the status quo. #YesToDignity
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
@kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social describes the world-leading safeguards in assisted dying Bill - incl. many eligibility conversations, a multi-disc. panel for extra oversight, and new offences on coercion. None of which exist under the status quo. #YesToDignity
#euthanasia #film #cinema #YestoDignity
Cinematic portrayals of euthanasia and ageing across the decades
Neasa Fitzpatricka, Desmond O’Neill
The Lancet, Volume 406, Issue 10514p1942-1943October 25, 2025
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Cinematic portrayals of euthanasia and ageing across the decades
Neasa Fitzpatricka, Desmond O’Neill
The Lancet, Volume 406, Issue 10514p1942-1943October 25, 2025
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Cinematic portrayals of euthanasia and ageing across the decades
Cinema can be enormously instructive in reflecting and informing public consciousness
on societal issues. It is especially illuminating for exploring perceptions of ageing,
a complex, diverse, and het...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#euthanasia #film #cinema #YestoDignity
Cinematic portrayals of euthanasia and ageing across the decades
Neasa Fitzpatricka, Desmond O’Neill
The Lancet, Volume 406, Issue 10514p1942-1943October 25, 2025
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Cinematic portrayals of euthanasia and ageing across the decades
Neasa Fitzpatricka, Desmond O’Neill
The Lancet, Volume 406, Issue 10514p1942-1943October 25, 2025
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
1: Reflecting on his own Jewish faith, Lord Winston said he could not impose his religious views on others.
In a compassionate, pluralistic society, we can each hold our own beliefs - while trusting others to make the choices that are right for them.
#YestoDignity
In a compassionate, pluralistic society, we can each hold our own beliefs - while trusting others to make the choices that are right for them.
#YestoDignity
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
1: Reflecting on his own Jewish faith, Lord Winston said he could not impose his religious views on others.
In a compassionate, pluralistic society, we can each hold our own beliefs - while trusting others to make the choices that are right for them.
#YestoDignity
In a compassionate, pluralistic society, we can each hold our own beliefs - while trusting others to make the choices that are right for them.
#YestoDignity
Mick has a message for Peers today:
He made his best friend, Bob a promise to fight for choice, compassion and dignity here at home after he felt his only choice was to travel abroad for an assisted death.
We want to help him keep his promise.
#YesToDignity
He made his best friend, Bob a promise to fight for choice, compassion and dignity here at home after he felt his only choice was to travel abroad for an assisted death.
We want to help him keep his promise.
#YesToDignity
October 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Mick has a message for Peers today:
He made his best friend, Bob a promise to fight for choice, compassion and dignity here at home after he felt his only choice was to travel abroad for an assisted death.
We want to help him keep his promise.
#YesToDignity
He made his best friend, Bob a promise to fight for choice, compassion and dignity here at home after he felt his only choice was to travel abroad for an assisted death.
We want to help him keep his promise.
#YesToDignity
“If we work together in good faith, we can show Parliament at its best,” Kim said.
A safe, fair assisted dying law is coming - and with it, the chance to offer terminally ill people the compassion, dignity and agency they deserve.
#YesToDignity
A safe, fair assisted dying law is coming - and with it, the chance to offer terminally ill people the compassion, dignity and agency they deserve.
#YesToDignity
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“If we work together in good faith, we can show Parliament at its best,” Kim said.
A safe, fair assisted dying law is coming - and with it, the chance to offer terminally ill people the compassion, dignity and agency they deserve.
#YesToDignity
A safe, fair assisted dying law is coming - and with it, the chance to offer terminally ill people the compassion, dignity and agency they deserve.
#YesToDignity
“The wealthy have choice. We need to be mindful that society has spoken via the Commons, and this choice of whether to end suffering needs to be afforded to all the people and not just to the elite.” Louise Shackleton
#YesToDignity
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October 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
“The wealthy have choice. We need to be mindful that society has spoken via the Commons, and this choice of whether to end suffering needs to be afforded to all the people and not just to the elite.” Louise Shackleton
#YesToDignity
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No one's beliefs should limit another's right to choose.
Speaking in the Lords last month, Lord Mohammed of Tinsley highlighted why no one’s beliefs should prevent others from making their own end-of-life decisions.
#YestoDignity
Speaking in the Lords last month, Lord Mohammed of Tinsley highlighted why no one’s beliefs should prevent others from making their own end-of-life decisions.
#YestoDignity
October 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
No one's beliefs should limit another's right to choose.
Speaking in the Lords last month, Lord Mohammed of Tinsley highlighted why no one’s beliefs should prevent others from making their own end-of-life decisions.
#YestoDignity
Speaking in the Lords last month, Lord Mohammed of Tinsley highlighted why no one’s beliefs should prevent others from making their own end-of-life decisions.
#YestoDignity
Assisted dying is about compassion — ensuring terminally ill, mentally competent adults can choose a peaceful, dignified end on their own terms. #YestoDignity
October 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Assisted dying is about compassion — ensuring terminally ill, mentally competent adults can choose a peaceful, dignified end on their own terms. #YestoDignity
Over 300 million people now have access to safeguarded assisted dying.
The direction of travel is clear — compassion, choice and safety are winning out. #YestoDignity
The direction of travel is clear — compassion, choice and safety are winning out. #YestoDignity
October 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Over 300 million people now have access to safeguarded assisted dying.
The direction of travel is clear — compassion, choice and safety are winning out. #YestoDignity
The direction of travel is clear — compassion, choice and safety are winning out. #YestoDignity
“For me, it’s a much simpler matter of choice.”
Lord Hogan-Howe spoke in support of the Assisted Dying Bill — a proposal that would give terminally ill, mentally competent adults the option of choice and dignity at the end of life. #YestoDignity
Lord Hogan-Howe spoke in support of the Assisted Dying Bill — a proposal that would give terminally ill, mentally competent adults the option of choice and dignity at the end of life. #YestoDignity
October 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“For me, it’s a much simpler matter of choice.”
Lord Hogan-Howe spoke in support of the Assisted Dying Bill — a proposal that would give terminally ill, mentally competent adults the option of choice and dignity at the end of life. #YestoDignity
Lord Hogan-Howe spoke in support of the Assisted Dying Bill — a proposal that would give terminally ill, mentally competent adults the option of choice and dignity at the end of life. #YestoDignity
For many, simply knowing the option exists brings comfort and peace of mind.
Assisted dying is about restoring control at the hardest moment, not taking it away. #YestoDignity
Assisted dying is about restoring control at the hardest moment, not taking it away. #YestoDignity
October 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
For many, simply knowing the option exists brings comfort and peace of mind.
Assisted dying is about restoring control at the hardest moment, not taking it away. #YestoDignity
Assisted dying is about restoring control at the hardest moment, not taking it away. #YestoDignity
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has urged peers to back the Assisted Dying Bill — warning the Lords and the Church risk “their legitimacy” by standing against public will. #YestoDignity
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October 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has urged peers to back the Assisted Dying Bill — warning the Lords and the Church risk “their legitimacy” by standing against public will. #YestoDignity
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“If assisted dying was an option, Dad would have been able to choose what was right for him.”
At this week’s SNP conference, Annemarie Williams shared her father’s story — and why giving dying people that choice matters. #YestoDignity
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At this week’s SNP conference, Annemarie Williams shared her father’s story — and why giving dying people that choice matters. #YestoDignity
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SNP conference goers hear emotional speech in favour of assisted dying
Annemarie Williams spoke about her father’s final days in a fringe event at the conference in Aberdeen.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
“If assisted dying was an option, Dad would have been able to choose what was right for him.”
At this week’s SNP conference, Annemarie Williams shared her father’s story — and why giving dying people that choice matters. #YestoDignity
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At this week’s SNP conference, Annemarie Williams shared her father’s story — and why giving dying people that choice matters. #YestoDignity
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“It was his choice, his autonomy, how he died and when he wanted to die.” — Louise Shackleton
This week she learned she won’t face charges for accompanying her husband to Dignitas.
Compassion shouldn’t be treated like a crime. #YestoDignity
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This week she learned she won’t face charges for accompanying her husband to Dignitas.
Compassion shouldn’t be treated like a crime. #YestoDignity
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UK woman who travelled with husband to assisted dying clinic will not face charges
Louise Shackleton faced ‘excruciating pressure’ while awaiting decision of CPS, which said prosecution not in public interest
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October 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“It was his choice, his autonomy, how he died and when he wanted to die.” — Louise Shackleton
This week she learned she won’t face charges for accompanying her husband to Dignitas.
Compassion shouldn’t be treated like a crime. #YestoDignity
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This week she learned she won’t face charges for accompanying her husband to Dignitas.
Compassion shouldn’t be treated like a crime. #YestoDignity
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords, the house did not divide on the issue. #YesToDignity
September 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords, the house did not divide on the issue. #YesToDignity
"The human cost is all too real. Families live in fear and uncertainty"
Baroness Finn eviscerates the current law in her contribution to today's debate. #YesToDignity
Baroness Finn eviscerates the current law in her contribution to today's debate. #YesToDignity
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
"The human cost is all too real. Families live in fear and uncertainty"
Baroness Finn eviscerates the current law in her contribution to today's debate. #YesToDignity
Baroness Finn eviscerates the current law in her contribution to today's debate. #YesToDignity
"People who choose assisted dying are not suicidal"
Baroness Royall makes a powerful contribution to today's debate. #YesToDignity
Baroness Royall makes a powerful contribution to today's debate. #YesToDignity
September 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"People who choose assisted dying are not suicidal"
Baroness Royall makes a powerful contribution to today's debate. #YesToDignity
Baroness Royall makes a powerful contribution to today's debate. #YesToDignity
So disappointing to hear what some of these people have to say. Talk about antiquated and poorly informed 😕 #YesToDignity
September 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
So disappointing to hear what some of these people have to say. Talk about antiquated and poorly informed 😕 #YesToDignity