0800 999 2434 (Open 11am until 3pm Monday to Friday)

Call our free Information Line if you have questions about what rights you have at the end of life, or if you would like to talk through your options for care and treatment.

•    Who makes the decisions about my care and treatment at the end of life?
•    Can I refuse or request certain medical treatment?
•    How can I make sure my healthcare wishes will be respected if I lose mental capacity in the future?
•    What if my wishes aren’t respected?
•    Where can I be cared for, and where can I die?
•    What support is available?
•    How do I represent a loved one who is unable to make decisions?
•    What do I do if I am concerned about the treatment a loved one is receiving?
•    Can you answer my questions about Advance Decisions or Lasting Powers of Attorney?

You can also contact the Information Line by:
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Letter:  Information Line, Compassion in Dying, 181 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2JT

The Information Line is partnered with FirstStop, a gateway to information and advice about all aspects of care, housing and finance for older people.  FirstStop aims to equip older people, their families and carers to understand their rights and options, and make informed decisions about care, housing and finance. 

Click here for more information about FirstStop or contact their Adviceline: 0800 377 7070