Dignity in Dying campaigns for greater choice, control and access to services at the end of life. We believe that people should have more control over how, where and when they die. Greater choice includes giving mentally competent, terminally ill adults in unbearable suffering the choice of an assisted death within strict legal safeguards.

Act now to support Lord Falconer's amendment

You can help us clarify the law around assisted dying by asking Peers to support Lord Falconer's amendment at the debate next Tuesday 7th July. Find out more. 

News update: Dignity in Dying challenges faith leaders' opposition to Lord Falconer's amendment

Sarah Wootton, Chief Executive of Dignity in Dying, responds to a letter published in the Daily Telegraph by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of Westminster and the Chief Rabbi. Find out more. 

News update: Breakthrough in Debbie Purdy House of Lords appeal

  There has been a significant breakthrough on the first day of Debbie Purdy's House of Lords appeal. In a groundbreaking decision, the DPP has conceded that Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights is engaged. Read more on this story.

News update: Britons seeking assisted suicide abroad reaching tipping point  

 Dignity in Dying today warns that there are 34 Britons in the final stages of preparing for an assisted death abroad, in a new report A law out of step, published today. Read more about this story.

If you are considering ending your life, please read this information on your rights at the end of life.