About Compassion
    in Dying

Compassion in Dying is a national charity that supports individuals who are at the end of life to have what they consider to be a good death by providing advice and information around patient rights and choices.  We also conduct research around rights and choices in end of life care.

Our vision is a world in which everyone has access to the care and support that is right for them at the end of life.

This means:

• access to expert information about your end-of-life options
• support to make informed choices
• care from the provider that you feel is most appropriate 

Our mission is to support people who are at the end of life to have what they consider to be a good death

We achieve this by:

• providing information and guidance to patients and health professionals about end-of-life decision making
• conducting research into end-of-life issues to advance the development of better end-of-life care
• empowering individuals to exercise their rights and ensuring their choices are respected

Compassion in Dying works to support individuals at the end of life alongside the lobbying organisation Dignity in Dying, which campaigns to defend and extend individual rights at the end of life.

Free Advance Decisions and Guides to Rights at the End of Life

An Advance Decision is a document that allows you to set out the treatment decisions you would want to make in advance should you become unable to communicate with your health team.  For more information about Advance Decisions and other ways you can set out your care and treatment wishes in advance, see our free factsheets.

CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD an Advance Decision

CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD a free Guide to Your Rights at the End of Life