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Our stance on assisted dying
The “Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill” is currently being considered by Parliament. If passed into law, it will legalise voluntary assisted dying for adults who meet specific criteria and complete the required process. It is anticipated that implementation will take until 2030 at the earliest before services become available.
At Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, you are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our mission of caring for those with life-limiting illnesses, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care, specialist support and information for people experiencing and affected by life-limiting illness, dying and bereavement. We recognise that views relating to assisted dying and assisted suicide vary significantly and we respect the right of each individual to reach their own opinion on this sensitive subject.
Whatever decisions are taken by Parliament, there needs to be appropriate funding and equitable provision of palliative and end-of-life care across the UK. This is not currently the case; notably hospice care is not fairly funded in Iine with population need.
At Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, we are committed to being an informed, safe and compassionate voice in any discussion that could affect the future of care for those affected by life-limiting illnesses, dying and bereavement.
We believe that any assisted dying discussions must include how we can make good palliative care available and accessible to everyone, whoever they are and wherever they live.